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you have an active command of analytical and problem-oriented frames of reference and knowledge of the conceptual and methodological starting-point (and basic assumptions) of quantitative analysis in the social sciences
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you want to be able to carry out a full analysis of social scientific problems, based on knowledge and skills in the field of advanced social statistics and social scientific research methods and techniques
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you want to be able to evaluate critically the use of advanced social statistical methods in the social scientific research literature, including: the formulation of social scientific problems in terms of advanced data analysis; the design of specialised sampling methods; the selection and construction of the required data through the use of suitable advanced techniques; a thorough knowledge of possible sources of bias in social scientific data and possible remedies; a command of the advanced social statistical methods of analysis; a command of advanced computer software for social scientific data analysis; the design of a well-founded and up-to-date strategy of analysis; as well as reporting and communicating the results of the analysis obtained
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you want to acquire a high level of analytical skills and you want to be able to function adequately in a range of research contexts (profit, non-profit organisations, governmental and non-governmental-national and international organisations) on a high professional level
