Multivariate Methods
The course gives you knowledge about different multivariate methods. The course also covers how software packages for multivariate methods can be used. The methods are mainly illustrated by applications in behavioural science, making the course especially interesting for students aimed at quantitative research.
Information for admitted students Spring 2021
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If you are admitted or reserve to a course in the second admission round, the last day to accept your admission offer is December 16th. If you do not accept your admission offer, your place will go to a reserve.
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Information about our courses
You will find course information on the course web pages and on the study platform Athena. To get access to the course site on Athena you need to be regstered for the course.
For more information about studying at the Department of statistics go to the page Study information. If you are a Master's Student, you will also find up to date information at the Master Studies page.
Information about the start of the semester at Stockholm university
You will find useful information in the folder A Smooth Start, and in the information for new students.
You will also get a welcoming to Stockholm University, and information during the Welcome activities!
More information on your statistics studies
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Welcome activities
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This course provides an introduction to several important multivariate methods with special focus on principal components, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, logistic regression and cluster analysis. Basics of matrix algebra required for the course are introduced. You will use the statistical software R in laboratory sessions to exemplify and complement lecture material.
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Course structure
The course is given at day time, full time.
Teaching format
The teaching forms consist of lectures and exercises.
Course information
- Schedule spring 2021
- Old exams
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Course Description Multivariate Methods Spring 2021 (271 Kb)
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Course literature (71 Kb)
More course information for registered students in Athena.
Assessment
Examination will be in the form of written and oral examination.
Examiner
Teacher spring 2021
Course coordinator
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Contact
If you have questions about the course, please contact the cours coordinator:
Teacher spring 2021
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