The National Centre for Research Methods is inviting applications for Networks for Methodological Innovation projects. The aim of this scheme is to enable networks of researchers to meet in order to stimulate debate and develop ideas in relation to methodological
This workshop provides an introduction to multilevel modelling. We assume that participants are familiar with single level regression models, but have no prior knowledge of multilevel modelling. Topics: Why do we need multilevel models? Variance components models, multilevel residuals, variance
On a scale of 0 to 5, how satisfied were you with..." This new working paper looks at some of the issues that arise in research attempting to measure and define satisfaction using numerical scales. The paper draws on a
We are very pleased to announce that MLwiN 2.10 Beta is now available!This latest version of MLwiN will import and export Stata, SPSS, and Minitab datafiles. It also has an improved model specification interface, a new bespoke predictions window, and
Applications are invited for a Research Administrator and two Research Fellows to join the staff of the Qualitative Innovations in CAQDAS (QUIC) node of the NCRM. For further information about the posts please see the links below or visit www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies.Research
A member of the BIAS Node is co-authoring a forthcoming book on AppliedSpatial Data Analysis with R. The book covers the main aspects of spatialdata analysis using the R programming language, which is freely available. Itis published by Springer and
We are very pleased to announce that MLwiN 2.1 Beta is now available!This latest version of MLwiN will import and export Stata, SPSS, and Minitab datafiles. It also has an improved model specification interface, a new bespoke predictions window, and
On-line multilevel modelling course, otherwise known as LEMMA (The Learning Environment for Multilevel Modelling and Applications) contains modules starting from introduction to quantitative research progressing to multilevel modelling of continuous data. Whether you are new to statistical modelling or an
One day intermediate-level training workshop outlining and exploring different approaches to analysing data generated using 'real life methods' which aim to capture the experiences of people's everyday lives. No charge to attend. Participants must register in advance.
The Postgraduate Statistics Centre at Lancaster has been regionally shortlisted for a Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA) award. The Centre provides a location for postgraduate short courses and traning in statistics and quantitative methods, and space for innovative teaching
he ESRC National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) provides a focal point for research, training and capacity building activities, aimed at promoting a step change in the quality and range of methodological skills and techniques used by the UK social
Times Higher Education (14 Feb 08) reports about the NCRM survey Assessment of Needs for Training in Research Methods in the UK Social Science Community which is based on the survey conducted in 2005. The surveys of researchers indicated an
There are 69 sessions planned for the festival, and delegates who have been to previous festivals will recognise that much of the overall structure remains the same, although most of the content is new. The programme includes 23 'What is?'
Prof. Partha Lahiri, from the Survey Research Center (University of Michigan), has been invited to give a 2-day course on Small Area Estimation as part of the trainning activities of the BIAS Node. The course will take place on 28-29
The Living Resemblances project, based at Real Life Methods, is researching why and how likenesses to family and friends are important to people. Who in your family has the same curly hair, big nose or cheeky grin? Are two of
Methods and Data Institute at the University of Nottingham offers a wide-ranging programme of 2-day face-to-face training courses in quantitative methods for the Social Sciences HEI in Midlands. The programme is designed for academics who teach research methods, researchers with
The Living Resemblances project, based at Real Life Methods, is researching why and how likenesses to family and friends are important to people. Who in your family has the same curly hair, big nose or cheeky grin? Are two of
INVOLVE is looking to commission a project to identify and produce a summary of examples of public involvement in social care research. INVOLVE is looking to gain a better understanding of the nature of public involvement in social care research
