Social research methods summer courses
The New Zealand Social Statistics Network is running six short-courses in applied research methods in January–February 2006. The five-day courses are open to anyone interested in expanding or updating their knowledge in research methods and analysis. Courses will be held at the city campus of the University of Auckland.
Introduction to statistics. 31 January–4 February. An introductory course in statistical methods with emphasis on statistical techniques applicable to the social sciences, focusing on concepts rather than mathematical theory.
Using mixed methods in research and programme evaluation. 7–11 February. An introductory-level course for current and emerging researchers who want to know more about using both qualitative and quantitative methods in their research activities.
Data analysis in SPSS. 7–11 February. This course provides the beginner in quantitative data analysis with the basic requirements for analysis in an SPSS computing environment. It focuses on the analysis of survey, administrative and/or census data for analysis.
Introduction to NVivo: computer-assisted qualitative data analysis.
7–11 February. An introductory hands-on course for those familiar with qualitative research approaches who are interested in using NVivo to assist with the tasks of qualitative data analysis.
Qualitative research techniques. 13–17 February. An introductory course of lectures and practical workshops for those with no background in research or no previous experience with qualitative techniques of data collection and analysis.
Data analysis in R. 13–17 February. An intermediate-level course for those seeking to learn how to use the R package to analyse and present data. The focus is hands-on experience in using standard R commands rather than programming.
