Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change

Education facts

Code: 755A19

<p>In the course, knowledge is offered within longitudinal research methods and questions, together with an in depth understanding of advanced methods of comparative and time-sensitive multilevel research. Furthermore, an in-depth understanding for working with macro, meso and micro-data from survey and register data is offered. Statistical models of focus are within the framework of Structural Equation Models (SEM): Growth Curve Models, Linear Mixed models, and multi-level and comparative analysis. The student will learn how to use SPSS for data preparation and basic analysis and Mplus for advanced longitudinal analysis and models. The focus is not on underlying mathematical theory but on theoretical concepts and practical applications.&nbsp;</p>

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen 10 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods or 10 ECTS credits passed in Statistics 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Science English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2) Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change

  Linköping University

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 24 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %