Data Visualisation and Statistics for Language Sciences

Education facts

Code: 5LN150

In this course, you will learn the theory and practice of carrying out empirical research on language. The theoretical part of the course will be research design: the formulation of clear and practical research questions and the critical evaluation of the research design of published papers. The focus will be on applications to sociolinguistic and typological research, although the methods are applicable to other linguistic (and non-linguistic) domains. The practical part of the course will include an introduction to programming in the statistical computer language R. During the computer labs you will learn all the stages of data analysis: loading data from outside sources, manipulating data into appropriate forms, visualising data, performing simple statistical tests, and sharing and archiving results.

Entry requirements

120 credits including 90 credits in linguistics or another language subject. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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.

• Data Visualisation and Statistics for Language Sciences

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %