lsped2047  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
20.0 h + 20.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Masquelier Bruno;
Language
French
Content
LSPED2047 provides a solid introduction to quantitative methods in the social sciences. At the end of this course, students will be able to 
  • to acquire mastery of the tools of bivariate and multivariate quantitative data analysis.
  • use single and multiple regression methods and some applications of generalized linear models (logistic regression and Poisson regression)
  • understand and be able to use factorial analysis and classification techniques (also called cluster analysis)
  • to be autonomous in the use of R, a free software for data analysis.
Topics covered:
  • Univariate analysis (reminders): to describe the data.
  • Chi-square, relative risks, odds ratios: to analyze jointly two qualitative variables.
  • T-Test, F-test and ANOVA: to test the relationships between a qualitative and a quantitative variable. 
  • Correlations, simple linear regression: to analyze jointly two quantitative variables 
  • Factorial analyses: principal component analysis (PCA) for quantitative variables and Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) for qualitative variables: to construct indicators or identify 'latent' dimensions of all the variables analysed.
  • Classification methods (Wald's hierarchical classification): to identify clusters of observation units or to develop typologies.
  • Multiple linear regression and the generalized linear model (logistic regression and Poisson regression): to predict the value of a dependent variable, and identify its determinants.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The course is structured around lectures and practical work (see programme distributed in the first session and on Moodle). Participation in courses and partical sessions is essential. It is necessary to read chapters from the curriculum beforehand.
For the academic year 2020-2021, the course will be given in a comodal mode, with part of the students physically present, and part of the students at a distance.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

  •  A dispensatory test allowing students to evaluate their command of the R software is scheduled during the semester. 
  • Participation in three exercises associated with practical work is marked.
  • The final evaluation is also based on a written exam during the exam session.
Online resources
Logiciel R: https://www.r-project.org/
Inferface Rstudio: https://www.rstudio.com/
Bibliography
G. Masuy-Stroobant and R. Costa, editors. Analyser les données en sciences sociales : De la préparation des données à l'analyse multivariée. P.I.E. Peter Lang, 2013.
D.C. Howell, V. Yzerbyt, Y. Bestgen, and M. Rogier. Méthodes statistiques en sciences humaines. Série Internationale. De Boeck Supérieur, 2008.
 
Teaching materials
  • Les supports de cours, ainsi que la bibliographie complémentaire se trouvent sur la page Moodle du cours.
  • G. Masuy-Stroobant and R. Costa, editors. Analyser les données en sciences sociales : De la préparation des données à l'analyse multivariée. P.I.E. Peter Lang, 2013. Disponible en bibliothèque et sur Moodle (certains chapitres)
Faculty or entity
PSAD
Force majeure
Teaching methods
The course is given in remote mode via Teams, using the time slots scheduled in the course program.
Evaluation methods
If it is not possible to organize the exams in face-to-face mode, a written exam on Moodle will be organized. It will consist of multiple-choice and open questions. 


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Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
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