SOSGEO4021 – Applied quantitative data analysis

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course will enable you to carry out analysis of data using statistical software, and present the results in a professional manner. It is often said that 80% of a quantitative analysis is related to getting data into the right shape for analysis. This course focuses on the path from data gathering to finished analysis, including documentation and reproducibility. The course consists of three components of equal importance: 1) practical statistical analysis of data, 2) obtaining and handling of pre-existing data, and 3) survey methodology.

Learning outcome

Knowledge objectives

Throughout this course, you will acquire in-depth knowledge about

  • Survey methodology
  • Using official statistics and other available data sources
  • Survey methods, including survey sampling, creating questionnaires using online tools

Skill objectives

Throughout this course, you will learn how to

  • Practical handling of data for analysis
  • Practical analysis of data
  • Output statistical analysis as tables and graphs in publication-ready quality
  • Create questionnaires

General competence

This course will enable you to

  • carry out an independent analysis of existing datasets
  • carry out a questionnaire survey
  • being able to document your work in a re-producible manner

Admission to the course

Admission to the course is dependent on admission to a master’s degree programme at the Department of Sociology and Human Geography.

The course is open to master specialisation in didactics for social science in the Teacher Education Programme (Lektorprogrammet) - please see the link for information regarding admission

We expect you have basic knowledge of quantitative methods from BA, including using statistical software.

Teaching

Lectures and seminars.

The practical assignments will be based on using R.

Examination

Portfolio assessment based on three assignments: 1) analysis protocol, 2) writing of a report, and 3) reproducible script. Can be conducted alone or in group.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English.You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

If you are sick or have another valid reason for not attending the regular exam, we offer a postponed exam later in the same semester.

See also our information about resitting an exam.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 5:51:16 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
5
Teaching
Autumn
Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
English

Contact

Department of Sociology and Human Geography