This source includes a series of resources in the form of guides and e-books dedicated to trainers and students interested in sample design, weighting, changes over time using cross sectional and longitudinal data and mapping census data using different software.
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| Cross sectional and longitudinal survey data | This is an introductory guide to the main types of data with a time element. The guide is a brief overview of key elements in need of consideration when using these types of data. It also covers data availability and some commonly used methods for studying change over time quantitatively. |
Training Discovery Toolkit |
| Mapping Census Data in QGIS | This guide will cover how to map census data in QGIS. The example used in this guide creates a choropleth map showing the percentage of males who work in the manufacturing service using the QGIS package. |
Training Discovery Toolkit |
| Mapping Census Microdata using R | This guide aims to show the strength of using Census Microdata for a variety of research purposes, via a worked example taken from real-life research. This guide assumes some familiarity with microdata, mapping and statistical software. |
Training Discovery Toolkit |
| Using survey data | This guide aims to help researchers utilise extensive survey data available. In particular, this guide is designed to support those starting small research projects, especially students doing dissertations. The guide includes materials to read, worksheets for getting started and questions to think about and answer. |
Training Discovery Toolkit |
| What is complex sample design? | This guide covers the basics of sampling as well as other related topics such as clustering, stratification and weighting. |
Training Discovery Toolkit |
| What is weighting? | This guide explains the main reasons for using weights, how weights work and how to use weighting variables in statistical analysis. |
Training Discovery Toolkit |