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RISIS Online Training on Applications of multilevel models to research policy and higher education studies
Oct 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - Oct 26, 2020 @ 12:30 pm
The Online Methodological course on Applications of multilevel models to research policy and higher education studies is organized by Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and will take place on online platform 19th of October 2020 and 26th of October 2020
Deadline for request of participation: 9th of October 2020
Course main objectives:
Introduction of basic concepts and rationales of multilevel analysis.
Understanding the applicability of the method, specifically to datasets in research policy and higher education studies.
Know and practice the basic steps for conducting analysis with statistical software.
Developing competence in interpreting results and driving implications for analysis and policy.
Target audience:
Senior scientist, early career researchers
PhD students at the last phase of their training
People from the policy making level wishing to extend their analytical capabilities
Research intermediaries (e.g. research association like Science Europe)
Course prerequisites:
Specific interest to Multilevel Modelling
Knowledge of basic principle of statistics, as well as of standard regression techniques (OLS)
Good working knowledge of statistical software (Stata)