Courses
SOCI3065 Quantitative Methods of Social Research (3 units)
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
Most social processes involve multiple factors. This is a skill-based course that focuses on multivariate analysis emphasising practical application. Major topics include the logic of multivariate analysis and causation; statistical explanation; F-tests and multivariate tests of significance; functional form; interaction effects; non-linear effects; path analysis including direct and indirect effects. Students will learn to use appropriate software to conduct multivariate analysis.