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Course 2022-2023

Statistics for the social sciences [EPICB325]

  • 5 credits
  • 15h+30h
  • 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Learning outcomes

The main objective is to familiarize the students with statistical inference techniques (estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, and regression models).
 
The second objective is more practical: the students will have to be able to understand the quantitative tools (including the use of computer software) used to solve problems in the social sciences.

Content

After a brief introduction to the concepts of a parameter, an estimator and statistical inference, the course gives an introduction to simple and multiple linear regression models. Multicollinearity and specification issues are discussed. Special attention is given to binary variables.


Prerequisites

Statistiques pour Sciences humaines I [EPICB254]

Co-requisites

Epistémologie et méthodes de recherches en sciences sociales [EPICB242]

Teaching methods

  • Ex-cathedra course during which theory and examples are presented (7 sessions).
  • Exercise sessions during which concepts, tools and methods are applied using R.
  • Reading scientific articles using statistical methods.

Evaluations

3-hour exam consisting of two parts:
  • a practical part using R software on the interpretation and practice of regression models;
  • a theoretical part with questions on statistical theory and on the scientific articles.

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales et de gestion
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree