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Doctoral course

Quantitative Methods of Analysis, 7.5 credits

The course has been designed to provide an advanced level overview of the fundamental statistical methods used within the disciplines of the social sciences.

Course information

Research education subject

  • Criminology
  • Education
  • Gender Studies
  • Human Geography
  • Legal Sciences
  • Media and Communication Studies
  • Musicology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Studies in the Humanities

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Contacts

The course aims to develop an advanced understanding of the principles of statistical methods in social sciences, the idea of testing hypotheses with statistical methods, understanding of the characteristics of quantitative data, data preparation for statistical analyses, understanding conceptual basis and practical applications of inferential statistics.

Information

The course will run in the autumn of 2026. If you have any questions please contact forskningsadm.bsr@oru.se.

Language of instruction: English
Study pace: Quarter speed

The course require on site participation at Örebro University.

Registration

Application is closed. 

Admission requirements and selection

To gain access to the course and complete the examinations included in the course, the applicant must be admitted to a doctoral programme. Priority will be given to applicants from disciplines within the HS faculty at Örebro University. External doctoral students are welcome to apply.