Johan A. Dornschneider-Elkink
teaching

Programming

Programming for Social Scientists

Masters level module providing an introduction to Python programming for social scientists, with inter alia an introduction to social simulation.

Spring 2024 | Spring 2023 | Autumn 2021 | Autumn 2020

Statistics

Data Analytics for the Social Sciences

Optional introduction to applied statistical analysis and data analytics for undergraduate students, combining linear models and the generalized linear model with more recent advances in data science. Focused on application and interpretation.

Spring 2022 | Spring 2021 | Spring 2020 | Autumn 2017 | Spring 2017

Introduction to Statistics

Introduction to statistics for masters students, from basic data management to the first steps in multiple regression analysis (for some years split in two half modules, descriptive and inferential statistics).

Autumn 2019 | Autumn 2018 | Autumn 2017 | Autumn 2016 | Autumn 2015 | Autumn 2013 | Spring 2013 | Spring 2012 | Autumn 2008 | Autumn 2007

Introductory Quantitative Methods ("Quants I")

PhD level introduction to statistics, from basic data management to the first steps in multiple regression analysis, using R.

Autumn 2019 | Autumn 2018 | Autumn 2014

Advanced Quantitative Methods ("Quants II")

PhD level module containing an introduction to econometrics through the study of Ordinary Least Squares and extensions, as well as a basic introduction to Maximum Likelihood and limited dependent variable models.

Spring 2021 | Spring 2018 | Spring 2017 | Spring 2014 | Spring 2013 | Spring 2012 | Spring 2011 | Spring 2010 | Autumn 2008 | Spring 2008

Bayesian Inference

One day workshop on Bayesian statistical inference using Stan.

European University Institute: June 2017

Research methodology

Foundations of Political Research

Core research methodology module for first year undergraduate students in politics and international relations, focusing on general concerns of research design, survey research, basic visualisation techniques, and an overview of common qualitative methodologies.

Autumn 2023 | Autumn 2022 | Autumn 2020 | Autumn 2019 | Autumn 2018

Approaches to Analysing Politics

Core research methodology module for undergraduate students in politics and international relations, including general concerns of research design, quantitative methodologies, and qualitative methods.

Spring 2017 | Spring 2010 | Spring 2009 | Spring 2008

Research Design / Methodology for the Social Sciences

PhD level module on research design, including theory formation, causal inference, and philosophy of social science.

Political Science: Autumn 2015 | Autumn 2013 | Autumn 2009 | Autumn 2008
Social Sciences: Spring 2018 | Spring 2017 | Spring 2016 | Spring 2015 | Spring 2014 | Spring 2013 | Spring 2012 | Spring 2011 | Spring 2010 | Autumn 2008

Research Design

Masters level module on research design, including theory formation, causal inference, and a limited discussion of philosophy of social science.

Spring 2009 | Spring 2008

Democratization

Democratization

Masters level module in comparative democratization studies.

Spring 2011