Barcelona Summer School in Survey Methodology 2015
Barcelona Summer School in Survey Methodology 2015
Barcelona Summer School in Survey Methodology comprises two weeks of intensive program with 8 courses at the Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona.
Students can choose the courses they wish to attend and to devise their own program.The program also contains optional social activities to promote the networking among students and between students and professors.
Objectives:
Provide the participants the knowledge about the main issues related to the implementation of survey studies and the best way to deal with them.
Understand and apply sophisticated statistical techniques to survey data.
Target group:
Students, researchers, business professionals who need to develop good quality surveys and/or need to apply appropriate and up-to-date statistical methods.
At the conclusion of the Summer School, participants will receive a certificate for each course and with the number of hours attended.
Week 1 (June 29- July 3):
1. Multilevel Modelling I, Introductory
Leonardo Grilli and Carla Rampichini, University of Florence, Italy
[29 June - 1 July] Morning
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2. Multilevel Modelling II, Advanced
Leonardo Grilli and Carla Rampichini, University of Florence, Italy
[1-3 July] Morning
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3. Causal inference in non-experimental research using Structural Equation Modelling
Melanie Revilla, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
[29 June - 1 July] Afternoon
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4. Structural equation modeling in longitudinal research
Yves Rosseel, Ghent University, Belgium
[1-3 July] Afternoon
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Week 2 (July 6-10):
5. Introduction to Latent Class Cluster Analysis, Introductory
Jeroen K. Vermunt, Tilburg University, Netherlands
Margot Sijssens-Bennink, Statistical Innovations, Belmont, EEUU.
[6-8 July] Morning
6. Latent Class Models for Multilevel and Longitudinal Data, Advanced
Jeroen K. Vermunt, Tilburg University, Netherlands
Margot Sijssens-Bennink, Statistical Innovations, Belmont, EEUU.
[8-10 July] Morning
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7. Advanced Linear Regression. Thinking Carefully About Regression Models
Levente Littvay, Central European University, Budapest
[6-8 July] Afternoon
8. Implementing high-quality web surveys
Mario Callegaro,Google UK, London
[8-10 July] Afternoon
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Fee for each course:
Professional rate : 400€
Academic rate (teachers & researchers) : 300€
Student rate: 150€
Deadline extended until 12th June (or until complete the number of available vacancies)
To ensure high course quality, the number of places on each course is limited. We therefore recommend early registration.
Venue:
Barcelona Summer School in Survey Methodology are taught at the Ciutadella campus of Pompeu Fabra University. The campus is located in downtown Barcelona, within walking distance of both the beach and the city's financial, cultural and governmental centers.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27
08005 Barcelona
Underground Line 4 stop "CIUTADELLA - VILA OLÍMPICA" is very close to the venue.
TRAM Line T4, T5 WELLINGTON and CIUTADELLA-VILA OLÍMPICA.
BUS 41, H16, V21
How to reach Barcelona
Air: Barcelona -El Prat Airport is a hub for several low-cost airlines and there are good connections between Barcelona by bus or train.