UV9298 – Analysis of Large-Scale Assessment Data
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Learning outcome
UV9298 is taught as one (of several) elective modules of the master's level course MAE4051 Selected Topics in Educational Measurement. The contents of the course, schedule and reading list are the same as for MAE4051.
Please see the semester pages for MAE4051 for a more detailed description of this specific module, including reading list.
It is strongly recommended that the students in UV9298 attend all lectures.
Admission
There is a limited number of seats due to joint teaching with the master’s level version of the course.
PhD candidates at the Faculty of Educational Sciences will be given priority, but it is also possible for others to apply for the course.
The deadline for registration is August 7, 2022.
Candidates admitted to a PhD-program at the Faculty of Educational Sciences (UV) can apply in StudentWeb.
Other applicants can apply by filling out this electronic form.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
Solid knowledge of basic statistical methods as typically acquired in a B.Sc. study program in the social sciences (descriptive statistics, statistical inference, correlation, regression analysis, factor analysis, path analysis) is expected. Additionally, a basic command of the statistical software R would be advantageous. The students are expected to bring a laptop with administrator rights and the newest version of R installed.
Overlapping courses
3 credits overlap with UV9294 – Analysis of Large-Scale Assessment Data (continued)
Teaching
Organizer: CEMO (Centre for Educational Measurement at University of Oslo)
Coordinator/Responsible: Jelena Veleti?
Teaching: Joint teaching with the master level version of the course, MAE4051.
Schedule: Please refer to the semester page above.
Literature: Please refer to the MAE4051 semester pages
Examination
To obtain 3 credits, 80 % attendance and a successfully completed paper is required.
A more specific description of the paper and a submission deadline will be given in class.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.