Methodological considerations in Biosocial Research using Understanding Society data

Date:

16/06/2017

Organised by:

NCRM, University of Southampton

Presenter:

Professor Tarani Chandola

Level:

Intermediate (some prior knowledge)

Contact:

Jacqui Thorp
Training and Capacity Building Co-ordinator
National Centre for Research Methods
University of Southampton
Email: jmh6@soton.ac.uk
Phone: 02380 594069

Map:

View in Google Maps  (SO17 1BJ)

Venue:

Building 39, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hants

Description:

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE WAS POSTPONED FROM 10TH MARCH 2017.

The course is an introduction to biosocial research for social science researchers. The 1 day course will cover a conceptual framework for biosocial research, key methodological considerations when carrying out biosocial research, and some hands on practical work using biosocial data from Understanding Society.

The course covers:

  • A conceptual framework for biosocial research
  • A description of how biological data are collected in large social surveys
  • Methodological considerations when using biosocial data from Understanding Society

By the end of the course participants will:

  • Understand some of the principles underlying biosocial research
  • Develop an awareness of the methodological considerations when using biological data from large surveys
  • Create their own biosocial model based on data from Understanding Society

Target Audience

Quantitative social science researchers who have not analysed biological data before. These could include some health researchers who wish to become familiar with the biosocial data available in large surveys.

Pre-requisites

STATA- some familiarity and Regression analysis (linear + logistic)

Preparatory Reading

Blane D, Kelly-Irving M, d’Errico A, Bartley M, Montgomery S.  Social-biological transitions: how does the social become biological?  Longitudinal and Life Course Studies 2013;4:136-146)

 

Cost:

The fee per teaching day is:

• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students
• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions, UK/EU Research Councils researchers, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.
• £220 per day for all other participants

All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

Website and registration:

Region:

South West

Keywords:

Secondary Analysis, Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research, Exploratory Research , Biometric Data Collection

Related publications and presentations:

Secondary Analysis
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research

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