15
Feb
Formulating Close-ended Questions for Surveys
This workshop provides an overview to the formulation, wording and sequencing of close-ended questions (CEQs), within the context of the logics and practicalities of constructing a questionnaire to support research.
14
Feb
SEM 3 - Latent Constructs in Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
In this workshop we discuss how latent constructs in SEM are used to create an indirect measurement of a concept or theme via multiple items. We show how validity of constructs can be evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). We will also discuss how CFA differs from alternative methods of forming a construct such as a simple average of items or an exploratory factor analysis (EFA).
09
Feb
SEM 2 - The Meaning of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
This session starts with a non-mathematical introduction to the underlying logic: revisiting variables and dependence, association vs causality, assumptions vs evidence of causality, and issues such as falsification or accumulation of evidence, counterfactuals and experiments. Then we distil the basic building blocks of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), and their representation both in pictures and in the simple math of a regression model, avoiding the math of computation.
02
Feb
SEM 1 - What is Structural Equation Modelling
This seminar is designed to help participants understand what a structural equation model is, and what it can be used for. The seminar will incorporate an active learning approach, with several group-based activities involving discussion and short presentations.
27
Jan
Qualitative validation of surveys
This session will guide participants on how to implement qualitative research techniques in the initial phases of survey validation, before quantitative survey validation techniques are applied. The qualitative techniques covered in this session are based on the seven steps outlined in the AMEE guide (Artino et al., 2014).
25
Jan