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Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

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In this course you will learn how to use survey weights to estimate descriptive statistics, like means and totals, and more complicated quantities like model parameters for linear and logistic regressions. Software capabilities will be covered with R® receiving particular emphasis. The course will also cover the basics of record linkage and statistical matching—both of which are becoming more important as ways of combining data from different sources. Combining of datasets raises ethical issues which the course reviews. Informed consent may have to be obtained from persons to allow their data to be linked. You will learn about differences in the legal requirements in different countries.
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Length 5 weeks
Starts Jul 3 (23 weeks ago)
Cost $69
From University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera
Instructor Richard Valliant, Ph.D.
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Data Science
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Rating 4.5★ based on 4 ratings
Length 5 weeks
Starts Jul 3 (23 weeks ago)
Cost $69
From University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera
Instructor Richard Valliant, Ph.D.
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Data Science
Tags Social Sciences Data Science Data Analysis Governance And Society

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