This course introduces the statistical methods used to analyze data about society with an emphasis on the application of these methods. This course will help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence. Textbook: Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data (https://bit.ly/statsbooklock5) Students can use the Promotion Code "LOCK5" for a 10% discount Instructors can request a free Digital ...
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A collection of audio and video resources of lectures, seminars and presentations from the Department's social sciences' programmes.
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Social and political sciences brings together the University’s world-leading expertise in the research and teaching of central & east European studies, economic & social history, politics, sociology, anthropology & applied social sciences and urban studies.
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This podcast is dedicated to the teaching and learning of HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) in all stages of school - with some general education thrown in there as well! Member of AEON.net.au
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Humanities and Social Sciences Archives - Pod Academy
Humanities and Social Sciences Archives - Pod Academy
Sound thinking: podcasts of current research
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This unit will enable you to understand how arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences. Using extracts from a Radio 4 broadcast you will look at the different viewpoints that are taken by the participants and analyse how the different arguments are being put together. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as ...
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The Role and Contribution of the Humanities and Social Sciences Conference Podcast
Humanities and Social Sciences Conference.
This conference took place in the Royal Irish Academy on May 7 2013. The conference sought to strengthen the profile and advance the research agenda of the Humanities and qualitative Social Sciences within the framework of Horizon 2020. The central objective of this event was to give prominence to previously neglected aspects of the Humanities and Social Sciences as the means of identifying 'alternative competences' and demonstrating their central value with regard to cultural, social and ec ...
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Welcome to "Statistics for the Social Sciences" where host Professor Brad Fulton unravels the complexities of quantitative analysis for aspiring socio-scientists. This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to how statistical tools empower sociological research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listener…
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In this episode of "Sampling," the complexities of sampling in research are explored, drawing an intriguing parallel to casual weekend trips to Costco for free samples. This analogy sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the statistical methods and challenges involved in sampling populations for research purposes. The intricacies of statistical …
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Dive into the intriguing world of social statistics with our latest podcast episode, "Experiments and Observations," where we unravel how variables from the General Social Survey (GSS) can shape our understanding of societal behaviors and beliefs. Join our hosts as they explore fascinating variables such as LAW1, which probes experiences with robbe…
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In this episode of the podcast titled "Variables," we delve into the intriguing world of statistics and sociology, exploring how different variables can profoundly influence our understanding of societal trends and behaviors. The discussion kicks off by examining the relationship between air pollution and the proportion of paved versus grassy groun…
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In this insightful episode of "Distributions and Relationships," listeners are guided through essential statistical concepts crucial for academic assessments and research. The discussion emphasizes the importance of precisely addressing questions as posed in assignments and exams, stressing that exceeding or misinterpreting questions can detract fr…
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Join us for the opening episode of our two-part series on "Confidence Intervals" in this enlightening podcast episode. We explore the fundamental concepts of statistical inference, using real-life examples like the correlation between smoking and health to illustrate negative correlations in data analysis. This episode provides a thorough explanati…
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve deeper into the concept of “Confidence Intervals,” focusing on how statistical inference can help us estimate population parameters based on sample data. Building on the foundation laid in part one, we explore the roles of population parameters like mean and proportion, and how they can be estimated using sa…
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Welcome to the first episode of our three-part series on “Hypothesis Testing”. This episode dives into the complexities of hypothesis testing, an essential aspect of statistical analysis, through a live classroom setting. We witness a dynamic teaching session where students engage with challenging concepts like hypothesis formulation, sample statis…
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In this enlightening episode of our educational podcast, we continue our exploration into the fundamental aspects of statistics with the second segment in our three-part series on "Hypothesis Testing." Our host expertly navigates through the complexities of hypothesis testing in statistics, focusing on the essential question: What is the probabilit…
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In this engaging final episode of our three-part series on “Hypothesis Testing,” we delve into the intricate world of statistical significance, sample sizes, and hypothesis testing errors. Our host, alongside guest statisticians, breaks down complex concepts into understandable segments, focusing on how different sample statistics like means and pr…
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11_Statistical Sense: Unravelling Quantitative Analysis
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In this enlightening episode of "Statistical Sense," we dive deep into the world of statistical analysis, focusing particularly on the nuances of quantitative variables and their distributions. Our host begins by clarifying the key elements that define a distribution: shape, center, and spread. Highlighting how these elements can significantly info…
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the essentials of "Normal Distributions," a fundamental concept in statistics that influences various aspects of data analysis. We start by discussing the performance on a recent exam, highlighting how understanding early lessons forms the foundation for more complex topics. The focus then shifts to qua…
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13_Inference for Categorical Variables (Part 1 of 2)
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In this enlightening first episode of our two-part series on "Inference for Categorical Variables," we delve into essential statistical methods for analyzing categorical data. This discussion centers on foundational concepts such as sample statistics, standard errors, significance levels, and their pivotal roles in hypothesis testing. Through pract…
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14_Inference for Categorical Variables (Part 2 of 2)
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In the concluding segment of our series on “Inference for Categorical Variables”, we delve into the intricate details of statistical analysis with a focus on correlation and differences in proportions. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone keen on deciphering how to interpret correlation values, particularly their direction, magn…
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15_Inference for Quantitative Variables (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode, titled "Inference for Quantitative Variables," we embark on the first segment of a two-part series dedicated to demystifying statistical analysis. Our discussion dives into hypothesis testing and confidence intervals through a practical examination of the General Social Survey (GSS) data. We focus on comparing educational achieveme…
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16_Inference for Quantitative Variables (Part 2 of 2)
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In the concluding segment of our two-part series on “Inference for Quantitative Variables”, this episode dives into the finer details of the normal distribution. Building on our exploration of sample means, we shift our attention to differences in means and correlations. The discussion methodically unpacks the calculation of standard error when com…
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In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the world of statistics with a detailed discussion on “Chi Square Tests”. Our conversation begins by exploring how categorical variables like happiness can be quantitatively analyzed through statistical methods. We discuss the concept of ordered categorical variables, using happiness as a case study to …
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18_Understanding ANOVA: Exploring Variance Analysis in Statistical Inference
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the intricate world of “ANOVA (Analysis of Variance),” a cornerstone statistical method used for discerning differences between group means across multiple categories. Our expert demystifies the math behind comparing variances within and between groups, offering a step-by-step explanation that caters to…
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19_Multiple Comparisons: Delving Deeper with ANOVA
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Dive into the intricacies of statistical analysis in this episode of "Multiple Comparisons," where we explore the process of ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) and its application to multiple comparisons in academic fields. Following our previous discussion on ANOVA basics, today we focus on identifying specific group differences after establishing that …
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20_Simple Linear Regression (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the essentials of “Simple Linear Regression,” a cornerstone analytical technique in both statistics and sociology. In this episode our focus is on understanding and applying mathematical models to predict outcomes based on given data. Today, we're specifically tackling the linear model, which assumes a …
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21_Simple Linear Regression (Part 2 of 2)
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In this concluding episode of our two-part series on “Simple Linear Regression,” we dive deeper into the intricacies of building and interpreting linear regression models. As the final lecture before the exam, our host emphasizes the importance of proper interpretation of regression results, distinguishing between sample and population models, and …
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22_Demystifying Statistical Methods: Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing
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In this episode of "Statistical Methods: Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing," we delve into the statistical methods of calculating confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, exploring the vital role of the standard error in these processes. As we break down complex statistical terms and methods, we also introduce three different techniques…
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Dive deep into the world of statistical analysis with this enlightening episode of our educational podcast, where we explore the intricacies of “Multiple Regression.” Building on our previous discussions on simple linear regression, this episode delves into scenarios involving multiple predictors to understand complex relationships between variable…
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In the concluding part of our two-part series on “Multiple Regression,” we dive deep into the practical challenges of applying statistical theories to social research. This episode focuses on the intricacies of constructing hypotheses, selecting variables, and the importance of a solid theoretical foundation. Listeners will gain insights into the s…
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Certificate in Hospitality and Hotel Management | TISS
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The Certificate in Hospitality and Hotel Management offered by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the hospitality industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including hotel operations, food and beverage management, custom…
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Lab Technician: Enroll in Our Comprehensive Lab Technician Course at TISS
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Are you interested in pursuing a career as a lab technician? At TISS School of Vocational Education, we offer a comprehensive Lab Technician Course that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this field. Our course curriculum is designed to equip students with practical skills in laboratory techniques, sample collec…
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences - Transforming Lives Through Medical Courses After 12th
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a highly renowned institution that has been dedicated to imparting quality education in the field of social sciences since 1936. In recent years, TISS has expanded its scope to include courses in the medical field as well. The institute offers a variety of medical courses after 12th, such as Bachelor of S…
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Bachelor of Vocational Education (BVoc) Programme | Tata Institute of Social Sciences
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BVoc programme equips students with the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen profession, providing them with a competitive edge in the job market. This programme also offers opportunities for students to pursue further studies or to start their own businesses. Overall, the bvoc courses is an excellent choice for students who want to develop …
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Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance - TISS
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Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance program offered by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a comprehensive course that aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the banking and finance industry. The program is designed to cover various areas such as banking operations, fi…
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Diploma Programme in Agriculture at SVE TISS: Explore Social Sciences
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TISS offers a Diploma in Agriculture that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector from a social science perspective. The programme covers various topics such as agronomy, soil science, plant breeding, genetics, and agricultural economics. Students will also learn about the social, political, and environmental…
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Career Options After 12th | Earn While You Learn | TISS
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) located in Mumbai, India. It offers various vocational courses in agriculture in collaboration with industry partners to provide skill-based education to students. The courses offered by SVE are designed to cater to the needs of various industries and equip students with the necessary skills to enter the wor…
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Grandmothers and ‘intensive parenting’
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“My grandchildren are so busy with all their extra classes that I seem to spend most our time together acting as a taxi service.” “When the children come to stay I’m constantly worried about keeping them safe.” “ I’d love to have fun with them, but my daughter expects me to supervise their homework and test them on their spelling.” Are today’s gran…
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How to be a (nearly) perfect grandmother
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What are grandmothers for? That’s what Sally Feldman wondered when she first learned that her daughter was pregnant. As a former editor of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour she was familiar with so many aspects of female experiences. But faced with the prospect of a grandchild, she realised she was clueless. So now she’s writing a book of advice for new g…
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With Covid rates remaining stubbornly high and a huge pent-up demand for hospital care, the UK’s National Health Service faces a tough winter. Intensive care wards are the canary in the mine, reports Rachael Jolley. Mark Toshner: We can make beds, but what we can’t make are specialised staff to run those beds. The accident and emergency department …
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COVID-19 and the geopolitics of health
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It’s not about individual countries. It’s not about individual regions. It’s not even about blocks. This doesn’t work unless we vaccinate everybody. But is geopolitics getting in the way of good public health policy as we strive to overcome COVID-19? In this podcast, Rachael Jolley, former editor-in-chief of Index on Censorship and research fellow …
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Nawal el Saadawi – writer and activist
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The death of writer and activist Nawal el Saadawi has just been announced. In 2011 Tess Woodcraft interviewed her at a conference organised by the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Right Organisation for Pod Academy. We reproduce it here. Typically, and at 80 years old, she had stopped off at the Occupy encampment around St Paul’s Cathedral on her way fr…
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Journalism in the pandemic: challenges and innovation
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Journalism has sometimes been a dangerous profession during the pandemic, but there has been real innovation, too. In this, the third part of our series on Journalism in the Pandemic, Rachael Jolley, former editor-in-chief of Index on Censorship and research fellow at the Centre for Freedom of the Media at the University of Sheffield considers how …
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The dangerous business of journalism in the pandemic
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Authoritarian restrictions on the press, attacks on journalists in the streets and more accusations of ‘fake news’ – it’s like a war zone out there. Rachael Jolley looks at the dangers of reporting during the Covid -19 pandemic. Jolley (@londoninsider) has developed a series of podcasts for Pod Academy on News in the Pandemic, this is the second in…
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Local newspapers have been in decline for years, but the decline has been massively exacerbated by the Covid pandemic. Can a new type of hyper-local journalism be the answer for local news and local democracy? And how will it be funded? Rachael Jolley (@londoninsider), research fellow @sheffjournalism and former Editor-in-Chief of Index on Censorsh…
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Society & Culture and the PIP Process with Caitlin Lamour
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Episode 37 - In this episode, I'm joined by Caitlin Lamour (@caitlinlamour), who is discussing Society & Culture, and provides tips for the PIP process.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Feedback and Student Self-Reflection in History with Tegan Xenos
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Episode 36 - In this episode, I'm joined by Tegan Xenos (@teganxenos), who is discussing the use of feedback and student self-reflection in History.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Embedding Careers Education in HASS with Ben Archer
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Episode 35 - In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Archer (@BArcher001) who is discussing how you can embed careers education in HASS.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Innovative Teaching and Learning in History with Chad Cary
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Episode 34 - In this episode, I'm joined by Chad Cary who is discussing innovative teaching and learning strategies in History.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Episode 33 - In this episode, I'm joined by Jaye Dunn who is discussing Legal Studies.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Episode 32 - In this episode (which is the third in a three-part series), I'm joined by Susan Caldis (@SusanCaldis) who is discussing GeoSTEM.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Embarking On A Geography PhD with Susan Caldis (Pt. 2)
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Episode 31 - In this episode (which is the second in a three-part series), I'm joined by Susan Caldis (@SusanCaldis) who is discussing the work she is doing within her PhD program.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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Asia And Geography Education with Susan Caldis (Pt. 1)
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Episode 30 - In this episode (which is the first in a three-part series), I'm joined by Susan Caldis (@SusanCaldis) who is discussing her educational tour of Singapore as part of the Outstanding Educator in Residence program, and the importance of Asian studies.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCimino…
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Citizenship Education with Dr Keith Heggart
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Episode 29 - In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Keith Heggart (@keithheggart) who is discussing citizenship education.Please subscribe and leave a review!@MrMCiminoPor Marco Cimino
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James Bruce: an 18th century Scotsman’s journey to Abyssinia
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A Scottish Laird becomes Lord of the Bedchamber in the Abyssinian/Ethiopian court and finds the source of the Nile. Like many of his wealthy contemporaries in the 18th and 19th centuries, Lord James Bruce of Kinnaird made the grand tour of Europe (see the companion blog to this podcast). Unlike many of them he also ventured further afield. For thre…
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