Admission requirements
Master’s students Methodology and Statistics. Course Multivariate data analysis at introductory level.
Description
Consulting is an integral part of a psychometrician’s life, whether in academia, government or industry. Statistical and methodological consultation may involve brief interactions to respond to very specific questions or long term associations as a member of research projects.
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to develop consultancy skills, such as how to effectively communicate with researchers and practitioners. Emphasis will be given to issues of design, sampling, measurement instruments, data analysis and statistics in a consultation setting.
Timetable
Statistical Consulting (2013-2014)
Exams
Mode of instruction
Lectures and consulting labs (training sessions) with case studies and role plays.
Assessment method
Presentations of reading materials and role plays (will be graded on process, communication skills and technical accuracy).
Final written exam.
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Blackboard
Information on blackboard.leidenuniv.nl
Reading list
Adèr, H.J. Mellenbergh, G.J and Hand, D.J. (2011). Advising on Research Methods: A consultant’s companion. Johannes van Kessel Publishing, Huizen (To be ordered at the publisher. More information will be provided in advance.)
Registration
Course enrolment
Students need to enrol for the course via uSis on the master’s introduction and course enrolment day that takes place at the start of each semester. Please, consult the master’s agenda Psychology.
Exam registration
Students must register for each examination. Students, who haven’t registered, cannot participate in an exam
Contact information
Prof.dr. W.J. Heiser
Room 3B19
Tel.: +31 (0)71 527 3828
E-Mail: heiser@fsw.leidenuniv.nl