Introduction to Data Linkage and Analysing Linked Data - Online (few places remaining)
Course Code | HUB-17-20/21-P-R |
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NCRM, University of Southampton |
Presenter | Dr Katie Harron and Dr James Doidge |
Date | 22/09/2021 - 23/09/2021 |
Venue | Online run by University of Southampton |
Map | View in Google Maps (SO17 1BJ) |
Contact | Jacqui Thorp |
Description | This short course is designed to give participants a practical introduction to data linkage and is aimed at both analysts intending to link data themselves and researchers who want to understand more about the linkage process and its implications for analysis of linked data—particularly the implications of linkage error. Day 1 (Introduction to Data Linkage) will cover examples of the uses of data linkage, data preparation, and methods for linkage (including deterministic and probabilistic approaches). Day 2 (Introduction to Analysing Linked Data) will cover processing of linked data, concepts of linkage error and bias, and handling linkage error in analysis. Examples will be drawn predominantly from health data, but the concepts will apply to many other areas. This course includes a mixture of lectures and practical sessions that will enable participants to put theory into practice. The course covers:
By the end of the course participants will:
The course is aimed at analysts and researchers who need to gain an understanding of data linkage techniques and of how to analyse linked data. The course provides an introduction to data linkage theory and methods for those who might be implementing data linkage or using linked data in their own work. Participants may be academic researchers in the social and health sciences or may work in government, survey agencies, official statistics, for charities or the private sector. The course does not assume any prior knowledge of data linkage. Some experience of using Excel or other software will be useful for the practical sessions. Preparatory Reading - Recommended (not required):
Programme (09:45-16:45) Day 1: Introduction to Data Linkage
Day 2: Introduction to Analysing Linked Data
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Level | Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge) |
Cost | The fee per teaching day is: • £30 per day for students registered at UK/EU University. • £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. • £100 per day for all other participants In the event of cancellation by the delegate a full refund of the course fee is available up to two weeks prior to the course. NO refunds are available after this date. If it is no longer possible to run a course due to circumstances beyond its control, NCRM reserves the right to cancel the course at its sole discretion at any time prior to the event. In this event every effort will be made to reschedule the course. If this is not possible or the new date is inconvenient a full refund of the course fee will be given. NCRM shall not be liable for any costs, losses or expenses that may be incurred as a result of its cancellation of a course, including but not limited to any travel or accommodation costs. The University of Southampton’s Online Store T&Cs also continue to apply. |
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Region | South East |
Keywords | Quality in Quantitative Research, Data linkage, Data Matching , Use of Administrative Sources , Longitudinal Research |
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