This course introduces the theories and practices of digital social sciences. The course considers the respective relevance of various digital data sources (sensors, surveys, internet-based media platforms, etc.) for social scientific purposes. In hands-on computer labs, the functioning and structure of the World Wide Web and its mark-up languages are examined. Programming tools for extracting information from these structure, especially the manipulation of text and text files, are introduced. Finally, training in the use of common statistical and computational tools to explore and analyze data (descriptive statistics, dimensionality reduction, clustering) is provided, including a comparison between classic statistical methods and machine learning.
Digital Strategies for Social Science Research
7.5 creditsDigital Strategies for Social Science Research
Spring 2024, Half-time, Norrköping
Closed for late application
Semester
Spring 2024
Place of study
Norrköping
Pace of study
Half-time
Level
Second cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-46006
Period
202414 - 202423
Number of Places
5
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in one of the following subject areas: social- and natural sciences, engineering, statistics, or mathematics
- 15 ECTS credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent at advanced level
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Etienne Ollion, course director
Madelene Töpfer, course administrator
Jonas Johansson, study adviser
Digital Strategies for Social Science Research
Spring 2025, Half-time, Norrköping
Semester
Spring 2025
Place of study
Norrköping
Pace of study
Half-time
Level
Second cycle
Teaching form
On-Campus
Education Time
Day-time
Education Language
English
Course offering id
LIU-46006
Period
202514 - 202523
Number of Places
5
Specific requirements
- 180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits in one of the following subject areas: social- and natural sciences, engineering, statistics, or mathematics
- 15 ECTS credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent at advanced level
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.