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Raudenbush S, Johnson C, Sampson R J, (2003) A Multivariate, Multilevel Rasch Model with Application to Self-Reported Criminal Behavior. Sociological Methodology, 33: 169-211. 40 sidor.
Raudenbush S W, Sampson R J, (1999) Ecometrics: toward a science of assessing ecological settings, with application to the systematic social observation of neighborhoods. Sociological methodology, 29:1-41. 40 sidor.
Sampson R J, (2008) Moving to Inequality: Neighborhood Effects and Experiments Meet Social Structure. American Journal of Sociology, 114(1):189–231. 40 sidor.
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Additional articles from scientific journals will also be included, approx. 100 p.
Criminology, Advanced Research Methodology and statistical analysis
About the course
The aim of the course is for the student to acquire knowledge on fields of criminological research. An additional aim is for the student to develop knowledge of data collection and analysis methods that may be used for studying interaction effects of individual and environmental factors for criminality and ill-health.
Course content
The aim of the course is for the student to develop and apply knowledge of data collection and analysis methods used in criminology. The main focus will be on quantitative methods and statistical analysis that may be used for studying interaction effects of individual and environmental factors for criminality and ill-health.
Different quantitative and qualitative research designs and data collection methods that are used to study individual- and environmental factors are presented. Introduction to basic statistics and simple and multiple regression analysis is also included in the course content.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a major in social- or behaviour sciences or medicine and English 6.
Selection
100% University credits completed
Course literature
Course evaluation
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