ZHSF Methodology Seminar 2008

[only in German]

Research methods, database management, descriptive statistics, and multivariate dependency analysis

The training courses of the ZHSF methodology seminar (since 1980 known as the “ZHSF autumn seminar”) are structured in modules, i.e. self-contained units which follow on from one another. The modules of the ZHSF methodology seminars are offered partly via e-learning and partly on site at GESIS Cologne.

E-learning courses include: a three-month basic module “research methods” (including the pro-modules “database management” and “descriptive statistics”) and a two-month follow-up seminar to the basic modules.

On site courses in Cologne include: a two-day introductory seminar for the basic modules, two 4,5-day basic modules, and a ten-day advanced training course.

Basic modules teach the methodological foundations for historical social research (research methods, database management, descriptive statistics). No previous knowledge is required to attend these.

The advanced training module teaches the theory and application of multiple regression as well as related methods of the general linear model for metric and discrete dependent variables. The knowledge gained will be deepened in the afternoons by means of exercises in the computer pool under the guidance of a tutor. Participation in the advanced training modules requires sound basic knowledge in the field of bivariate data analysis.