MY455 Half Unit
Multivariate Analysis and Measurement
This information is for the 2015/16 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Jouni Kuha Col.8.02
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Social Psychology. This course is available on the MSc in Management, MSc in Management (CEMS MIM), MSc in Political Science and Political Economy and MSc in Social Research Methods. This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
The course is also available to research students as MY555.
Pre-requisites
The course will assume a knowledge of standard linear regression models, to the level covered in MY452 (Applied Regression Analysis).
Course content
An introduction to the application of modern multivariate methods used in the social sciences, with particular focus on latent variable models for continuous observed variables, and their application to questions of measurement in the social sciences. At least the following topics will be covered: principal components analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation models. In addition, a selection from the following topics will be covered: cluster analysis, correspondence analysis, multidimensional scaling, latent class models, latent trait models.
Teaching
20 hours of lectures and 8 hours of computer workshops in the LT.
Formative coursework
Exercises from the computer classes can be submitted for marking.
Indicative reading
D J Bartholomew, F Steele, I Moustaki; J I Galbraith (2008) Analysis of
Multivariate Social Science Data (Second Edition).
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 2 hours) in the main exam period.
Key facts
Department: Methodology
Total students 2014/15: 21
Average class size 2014/15: 10
Controlled access 2014/15: No
Lecture capture used 2014/15: Yes (LT)
Value: Half Unit
