FIRE0023 Field-specific Examples of Register-based Research Using Finnish Data, Social Science (1 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: FIRE network for register-based research
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for FIRE. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Description
The video lectures introduce the student to three field-specific example studies that have used register data. The example studies cover various research settings, such as over-time trends, life-course studies, intergenerational studies, and studies of contextual influences. Each video lecture consists of an in-depth introduction of a specific study, with particular attention focused on the data and methods used in the study. The video lectures are based primarily on interviews with the authors of these studies. The student is also expected to read these studies.
It is recommended that the student has also started taking course ‘From Registers to Research’ when taking this course.
Learning outcomes
The student becomes familiar with previous field-specific empirical research conducted using register data. The student understands the different data set-ups required for answering different kinds of research questions. The student chooses one of the following field-specific courses:
Field-specific examples of register-based research using Finnish data, Business and Economics (1 ECT, organized by the University of Jyväskylä)
Field-specific examples of register-based research using Finnish data, Health sciences (1 ECT, organized by the Tampere University)
Field-specific examples of register-based research using Finnish data, Social sciences (1 ECT, organized by the University of Turku)
Additional information
Student will choose one of the three field-specific options
- Field-specific examples of register-based research using Finnish data, Business and Economics (1 ECT, University of Jyväskylä) or
- Field-specific examples of register-based research using Finnish data, Health sciences (1 ECT, Tampere University) or
- Field-specific examples of register-based research using Finnish data, Social sciences (1 ECT, University of Turku
as a mandatory course of the study module ‘Introduction to Register-based Research in Finland (5-6 ECT)’.
Description of prerequisites
Previous knowledge of quantitative research methods. Ability to read articles that have used standard statistical methods (such as regression analyses or other advanced quantitative methods) and interpret the results.
Basics of data management (preferably using Stata).