RECSM Winter Methods School 2025
RECSM Winter Methods School 2025
The sixth edition of RECSM Winter Methods School (February 24-28, 2025) consists of four courses focusing on Survey Experiments, Quantitative Methods in Social Research, Factor and Cluster Analysis in Practice, and Introductions to R.
The courses are open to academics (students, professors, individuals employed by colleges and universities, and other institutions of higher education) and non-academics (consultants and other practitioners from the private sector or national and international organizations) and will be held online and on-site.
The registration deadline is February 20, 2025. For assistance with the registration process, please contact [email protected].
Introduction to R
Discover the basics of R, the go-to tool for data analysis and visualization, in this practical course with Dr. Toni Rodon. From data cleaning to impactful visualization, gain the foundational skills needed to excel in quantitative research.
- Format: Hybrid
- Dates: February 24-25
- Time: 9:00-13:00
- Instructor: Toni Rodon
Survey Experiments
Learn the logic and application of survey experiments to estimate causal effects, design treatments, and analyze data effectively. Guided by expert Jordi Muñoz, this course combines theory, hands-on activities, and ethical considerations to equip you for impactful research.
- Format: Hybrid
- Dates: February 24-26
- Time: 14:00-18:00
- Instructor: Jordi Muñoz
Factor and Cluster Analysis in Practice
Dive into methods like PCA and clustering to uncover patterns and simplify data. With hands-on sessions in STATA, this course helps you transform raw data into meaningful insights, guided by an expert in statistical analysis.
- Format: Hybrid
- Dates: February 26-28
- Time: 9:00-13:00
- Instructor: Daniele Toninelli
Quantitative Methods in Social Research
This course introduces foundational techniques like hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and dimensionality reduction, with practical applications using R. Perfect for those new to quantitative research, it empowers participants to analyze data confidently and critically.
- Format: Online only
- Dates: February 26-28
- Time: 14:00-18:00
- Instructor: Burak Sonmez
If you are a UPF student or you have taken courses at UPF before, you can enroll in the course via Secretaria Virtual:
If you are not a UPF student or have not taken courses at UPF before, please register via REGIS:
The registration deadline is February 20, 2025. For assistance with the registration process, please contact [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Course costs
- Students: 250€
- Researchers: 400€
- Professionals: 500€
Discounts:
- 25% for UPF students (other discounts do not apply to UPF students, you will be asked to provide proof of your student status when registering)
- 30% for members of WAPOR LATAM (you will be asked to provide proof of your existing WAPOR LATAM membership when registering). If you are not already a member of WAPOR LATAM and would like to be, click below to see how you can sign up at a discounted rate at the same time as registering for the Winter School.
How to enroll in your courses
Registration/ Enrollment
The deadline for registering and enrolling in Winter School courses is February 20, 2025.
If this is your first time taking a course at UPF, you must register through REGIS here: REGISTRATION.
If you are a UPF student or have registered for a UPF course before, you can enroll via the 'Secretaria Virtual' here: ENROLLMENT.
Find the enrollment instructions here.
Information on how to enter the ‘Secretaria Virtual’:
- Username: This is your passport number, NIE, or Spanish ID number (from the document you used when you first enrolled at UPF).
- Password: If you do not know or remember your password, the system allows you to reset it.
If you are having difficulties with the registration process, please contact [email protected].
Payment options
You can pay via credit or debit card when enrolling for your course.
If you require an invoice, please email [email protected] with your registration confirmation document to solicit the invoice.
Cancellation policy: All refund/cancellation requests must be provided via email to [email protected] and received prior to February 11th, 2025. After this date, cancellations will not be refunded.
How to get to the Winter School
The RECSM Winter Methods School courses will take place at the Ciutadella Campus of Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
As shown in the below map, the Ciutadella Campus is next to the Ciutadella Park in central Barcelona.
Campus address: Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas, 25, 27, 08005, Barcelona
Where to stay
RECSM has partnered with RESA University Residences to offer all Winter School participants a 20% discount on booking accommodation at their student residences.
Simply use the following code when booking: RECSM24
This discount is available at the following residences:
We are grateful to our sponsors, Netquest, ESRA, WAPOR LATAM, DADS, Universidad de Salamanca and EPyG_UNSAM whose support is integral to making the RECSM Methods School happen.
