SOSGEO4022 – Advanced regression analysis

Course content

This course focuses on advanced regression analysis. This encompasses the usage of non-linear models (e.g. logistic regression), panel regressions (e.g. fixed-effects models), and a broad class of methods associated with causal research designs (e.g. difference-in-differences and regression discontinuity). The course also introduces spatial regression models suitable when units are not spatially independent.

Learning outcome

Knowledge objectives

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

  • regression analytic models for independent and correlated data
  • analytical strategies for quantitative data

Skill objectives

Throughout this course, you will learn how to

  • conduct multiple linear regressions: including interaction with categorical and continuous variables, polynomials and other transformations, and piecewise splines
  • analyse correlated data, including panel-, clustered- and spatial data: a) fixed effects, b) hierarchical models, c) spatial error and spatial lag models
  • develop causal models: DiD and RD

General competence

This course will enable you to

  • conduct quantative analysis of a high standard and present it in written form

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.

Formal prerequisite knowledge

SOSGEO4000 – Introduction to advanced research methods

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course consists of lectures and seminars.

Examination

Portfolio assessment.

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

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Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Nov. 5, 2026 8:03:37 PM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
5
Teaching
Spring
Teaching language
English

Contact

Department of Sociology and Human Geography