Statistical Analysis of Sociological Surveys

This course is devoted to data analysis. Participants will learn about the types of data used in public opinion polls as well as the features of categorical and ordinal measurement scales. They will learn the main elements of the interface of software for the analysis of survey data, familiarize themselves with contingency tables and the hypotheses that can be tested with their help. Participants will also understand the statistical significance and value, and break down methods for measuring the strength of the relationship between variables.

Course Format: The course includes 5 core modules. A verbatim transcript is included with the video material. You must pass at least 80% of the tests to move on to the next module material. Depending on the amount of questions, you will have 3-4 attempts to pass the test. In the case that the limit of attempts is exceeded, your access to the system will be blocked and you will need to re-study the course materials, which will require re-registration.

You can study the course four times. At the end of the entire course an electronic certificate will be provided.

The course is designed for 3 weeks of training. The weekly course load is from 2 to 3 hours.

Course materials are posted on the media school platform and will only be available to participants who have registered for the course. All courses created as part of the project are the property of IWPR CA and may be used for other projects, at the discretion of IWPR CA.

 
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What will you learn?

Types of data and questions used in public opinion polls
Key interface elements of the software for survey data analysis
Tables of contingency and hypotheses tested with them
Inference statistics: correlation for categorical variables
Alternative methods of measuring the strength of the relationship between variables

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The certificate is received by those who have passed all the lessons within the course and passed the final test successfully (at least 80%).
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Can I take several courses?
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How to participate in your other events?
We conduct various training events for journalists and journalism students from Central Asian countries. You can track new events on our website or on pages on social networks and take part. Often you need to register or pass a competitive selection.
Can only residents of Central Asia take courses?
Online courses are available to absolutely everyone regardless of place of residence. Offline events take place in one of the CA countries.
I am not from the media sector, but I want to enroll in the course. Is it possible?
Yes, everyone can take online courses.
How long is the course?
The duration of each course is determined individually, depending on the content and complexity of the course. The average duration is from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period, you must complete all the lessons and pass the tests. If you didn’t finish on time, the system will be blocked. But you can overwrite and go through again.