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Training courses
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The
Association for Survey Computing (ASC)
The Association for Survey Computing (ASC), originally known as the Study
Group on Computers in Survey Analysis (SGCSA), was formed in 1971 in order to
improve knowledge of good practice in survey computing and to disseminate information
on techniques and survey software.
Computer
Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)
CAQDAS
aims to provide practical support, training and information in the use
of a range of software programs which have been designed to assist qualitative
data analysis. The project also provides various platforms for debate
concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from
the use of such software packages.
Cathie
Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research (CCSR)
CCSR is an interdisciplinary research centre in the Faculty of Social
Sciences and Law at the University of Manchester.
Centre
for Applied Social Surveys (CASS)
CASS
aims to strengthen skills in survey design and analysis within the UK
social science research community.
The
Centre for Applied Statistics, Lancaster University
The Centre's activities include statistical
research, postgraduate training, the provision of statistical consultancy
services for University staff and research students and a short course
programme open to external participants.
Day Courses in Social Research, University
of Surrey
One-day courses where social researchers can update their skills and learn
new techniques with practical high quality courses.
Essex
Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis and Collection
The Essex Summer School takes place annually. Courses deal with techniques
of data collection, analysis, and model building and also non-statistical but
innovative approaches to social science.
Inter-University
Center for Educational Research
ICO is the Dutch
Interuniversity Center for Educational Research. Participants in the center
are faculty departments and research centres from ten Dutch universities. ICO
is recognised by the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences. The general mission of
ICO is to promote fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of
education.
Inter-University
Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
ICPSR maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science
data for research and instruction, and offers training in quantitative methods
to facilitate effective data use.
National
Centre for Social Research, Survey Methods Centre (SMC)
The creation of the SMC laid down a recognition for a formal structure
within which the institute's activity and interest in all areas of survey
methodology could flourish.
The
PACO ( Panel Comparability) Project
The PACO ( Panel Comparability) Project is a centralised approach to create
an international comparative database integrating micro-data from various national
household panels over a large number of years.
The
Royal Statistical Society
The RSS is one of the premier statistical societies in the world, with a
high international reputation.
SdG
Associates
SdG Associates provide training and project consultancy on using software
for qualitative analysis.
Statistical
Services Centre, University of Reading
Specialists
in statistical consultancy, short courses and training UK and overseas.
Statoo
Consulting
Statoo Consulting is a consulting firm specialized in statistical consulting
and training, and data analysis and data mining services.
Timberlake
Consultants
Timberlake
Consultants provide a total solution to clients working in the statistics,
econometrics, operational research or mathematical fields.
TRAMSS
TRAMSS aims to develop a web-based learning and teaching resource for
quantitative social science researchers, students and trainers.
University
of Southampton, Statistical Methodology Workshop Series
Workshops are
offered in statistical methodology.
On-line research
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The
Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning
The Wider Benefits
of Learning Research Centre has been established by the Department for Education
and Skills to investigate the non-economic benefits that learning brings to
the individual learner and to society as a whole.
The
Curriculum, Evaluation and Management Centre (CEM)
The CEM
Centre is committed to applying the best standards of science to the
development and evaluation of policies.
Computer
Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)
CAQDAS
aims to provide practical support, training and information in the use
of a range of software programs which have been designed to assist qualitative
data analysis. The project also provides various platforms for debate
concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from
the use of such software packages.
The
Royal Statistical Society
The RSS is one of the premier statistical societies in the world, with a
high international reputation.
Statoo
Consulting
Statoo Consulting is a consulting firm specialized in statistical consulting
and training, and data analysis and data mining services.
Timberlake
Consultants
Timberlake
Consultants provide a total solution to clients working in the statistics,
econometrics, operational research or mathematical fields.
TRAMSS
TRAMSS aims to develop a web-based learning and teaching resource for quantitative
social science researchers, students and trainers.
The
World Wide Web Virtual Library
The WWW Virtual Library is run by a loose confederation of volunteers, who
compile pages of key links for particular areas in which they are expert.
Other organisations
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Marketing
Sciences
Marketing Sciences is a major full service market research company, conducting
research in the UK and internationally.
Radical
Statistics Group
RadStats is now independent of any other organisation. Members are 'radical'
in being committed to helping build a more free, democratic and egalitarian
society. Members of Radstats are concerned at the extent to which official statistics
reflect governmental rather than social purposes.
Software
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The
Association for Survey Computing (ASC)
The Association for Survey Computing (ASC), originally known as the
Study Group on Computers in Survey Analysis (SGCSA), was formed in 1971
in order to improve knowledge of good practice in survey computing and
to disseminate information on techniques and survey software.
ATLAS.ti
ATLAS.ti is a powerful software package for the visual qualitative analysis
of large bodies of textual, graphical and audio or video data.
The
Centre for Applied Statistics, Lancaster University
The Centre's activities include statistical
research, postgraduate training, the provision of statistical consultancy services
for University staff and research students and a short course programme open
to external participants.
Computer
Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS)
CAQDAS
aims to provide practical support, training and information in the use
of a range of software programs which have been designed to assist qualitative
data analysis. The project also provides various platforms for debate
concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from
the use of such software packages.
Exploratory
Software for Confidence Intervals (ESCI)
ESCI (Pronounced "esky") is a set of interactive simulations that run
under Microsoft Excel.
National
Centre for Social Research, Survey Methods Centre (SMC)
The creation of the SMC laid down a recognition for a formal structure within
which the institute's activity and interest in all areas of survey methodology
could flourish.
QSR
International
QSR
International is the world leader in qualitative research software solutions.
QSR's software supports state-of-the-art data analysis, in traditional
and emerging methodologies, and the sharing of information amongst individuals
and teams. QSR products include NUD*IST and NVivo.
SdG
Associates
SdG Associates provide training and project consultancy on using software
for qualitative analysis.
sphinx
survey
The latest version of this integrated, one-stop software program will help
you to create the ideal questionnaire and explore and display your findings
with the minimum of time and effort.
Statistical
Services Centre, University of Reading
Specialists
in statistical consultancy, short courses and training UK and overseas.
Timberlake
Consultants
Timberlake
Consultants provide a total solution to clients working in the statistics,
econometrics, operational research or mathematical fields.
TRAMSS
TRAMSS aims to develop a web-based learning and teaching resource for
quantitative social science researchers, students and trainers.
winMAX
winMAX is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for text analysis that can
be used for Grounded Theory oriented "code and retrieve" analysis as
well as for more sophisticated text analysis, enabling both qualitative
and quantitative procedures to be combined.
Publications and References (return
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The
Association for Survey Computing (ASC)
The Association for Survey Computing (ASC), originally known as the
Study Group on Computers in Survey Analysis (SGCSA), was formed in 1971
in order to improve knowledge of good practice in survey computing and
to disseminate information on techniques and survey software.
The
Curriculum, Evaluation and Management Centre (CEM)
The CEM
Centre is committed to applying the best standards of science to the
development and evaluation of policies.
Electronic
Textbook Statsoft
This Electronic Statistics Textbook offers training in the understanding
and application of statistics.
Exploratory
Software for Confidence Intervals (ESCI)
ESCI (Pronounced "esky") is a set of interactive simulations that run
under Microsoft Excel.
The
Royal Statistical Society
The RSS is one of the premier statistical societies in the world, with
a high international reputation.
Statnotes:
An Online Textbook
This is an on-line statistical textbook providing information
on a range of different statistical techniques.
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