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| STAT0806-1 | Multivariate methods applied to statistical data in criminology and social science, Part I : SAS programming applied to data analysis in criminology and social science
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Sociology, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Sociology, didactic approach, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master en sociologie, à finalité spécialisée en immigration studies, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Sociology, Professional focus in applied sociology, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Labour Sciences, Professional Focus, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Sébastien Fontaine |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| I. SAS environment and on-line assistance
II. Programming language
- DATA step
SAS language concepts
Input-output instructions
SAS data files management
Expressions : operators and operands
Functions
The IF and DO structures
- PROC step
III. Writing programs |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Learning of SAS programming language |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Knowledge of Windows |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Course is given from september until december (rate : 2hours per week) in a computer room |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Materials available on virtual campus |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Instructor : Sébastien Fontaine
sebastien.fontaine@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| e-learning campus |
| Course available on virtual campus
http://www.ecampus.ulg.ac.be |
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