FIRE0042 Linking register datasets (1 cr)
Study level:
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
- These skills are practiced using statistical software Stata.
- The course consists of video lectures and independently completed hands-on exercises on combining and modifying register data sets (the exercises are supported by online tutoring sessions).
Learning outcomes
The student can merge and modify different types of register data, including:
- Combining register data sets from different time periods.
- Combining different register data sets of the same individuals.
- Combining aggregate-level data with individual-level register data.
- Utilizing register data that contain date variables.
Additional information
This is a mandatory course of the study module ‘Introduction to Register-basedResearch in Finland (5–6 ECT)’.
Description of prerequisites
Prerequisites (prior qualifications):
- Previous knowledge of quantitative research methods. Basics of data management (preferably using Stata).
- Ability to read articles that have used standard statistical methods (such as regression analyses or other advanced quantitative methods) and interpret the results.
Study materials
Learning materials provided during the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
The course is completed by taking an exam based on the learning materials and hands-on exercises distributed during the course.
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Exam (1 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish