MY555 Half Unit
Multivariate Analysis and Measurement
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Jouni Kuha Col.8.02
Availability
The course is available to all research students.
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Applied Regression Analysis (MY552).
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
Research project (100%).
Research paper 25-30 pages, including tables and figures, or approximately 3,000-4,000 words, answering a set of questions by applying multivariate analyses to some data (100%).
Key facts
Department: Methodology
Total students 2013/14: 9
Average class size 2013/14: 4
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: Half Unit
