This course will familiarise students with the basic concepts of Bayesian theory. It is designed to provide an introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of Bayesian statistics. Bayesian statistics offers a powerful framework for data analysis and inference, allowing for the incorporation of prior knowledge and uncertainty in a coherent and systematic manner. The […]
In this course you will learn both how to clean longitudinal data as well as the main statistical models used to analyse it. The course will cover three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling and event history analysis. The course is organised as a mixture of lectures and hands-on practicals […]
This course will familiarise students with the basic concepts of Bayesian theory. It is designed to provide an introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of Bayesian statistics. Bayesian statistics offers a powerful framework for data analysis and inference, allowing for the incorporation of prior knowledge and uncertainty in a coherent and systematic manner. The […]
In this course you will learn both how to clean longitudinal data as well as the main statistical models used to analyse it. The course will cover three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling and event history analysis. The course is organised as a mixture of lectures and hands-on practicals […]
An interview is a precious opportunity to make a positive, memorable impression and advance a researcher’s career. Thorough preparation is vital, and that means working on style as well as content. The way candidates conduct themselves, present ideas and respond to questions has a powerful influence on the way they are perceived. Even an academic […]
This course will offer an in-depth exploration of decolonising academia by asking: What are the possibilities when it comes to decolonial research? This one-day course will be split into four sections: Examining the decolonial critique of academia. This will involve exploring some of the main themes found within decolonial scholarship and activism with a specific […]
This media and communications workshop is designed to ensure that the next time you address a rolling camera, an audience or an interview panel, you’re fully equipped to get your message across. This interactive session covers a range of tips, techniques and broadcast skills including: developing and boosting your messages, tackling nervousness, communicating academic research […]
A one-day, in-person symposium bringing together academics from across the social sciences to explore the justice processes that sit outside of the formal criminal justice system, used in response to serious harm and injury. This event is a collaboration between the Criminology Research Group at the University of Bath, the SWDTP, and the British Society […]
The Centre for Multilevel Modelling (CMM) at Bristol is running two education-focused quantitative research method workshops using R at the School of Education. “R Progamming for Beginners” and “An Introduction to Rasch Modelling Using R”. Further details and registration instructions can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/two-cmm-hosted-quantitative-research-methods-workshops-using-r-tickets-1656870958639?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A1r1e1il%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTcyMTE2NzAyMC4xNzU3MDY0OTA2%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTcwNjQ5MDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTcwNjQ5MDYkajYwJGwwJGgw Please send enquiries to: ed-events@bristol.ac.uk
At the heart of critical thinking is the ability to reason well. When we reason, our aim is to identify beliefs or actions which are supported by current mental states of ours. This course will consider different ways in which beliefs can be supported by other beliefs as well as different ways in which actions […]