Overview
Why choose this programme?
The Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation programme of the University of Oslo offers rigorous training in research methods and data analysis using the free software environment R for statistical computing and graphics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
- Have a good conceptual grasp of key statistical principles (e.g., uncertainty & variation) for making solid inferences and conclusions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of classical test theory & measurement approaches as well as more modern test design techniques based on item response theory.
- Have insight into different ways to quantitatively analyze and use data to address measurement problems & research questions in the social sciences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of current paradigms and related societal debates in the field of assessment, measurement, and evaluation.
Skills
- Quantitative: Apply state-of-the-art statistical techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Models) to analyze and learn from data.
- Software: Proficiency in using the free software environment R for statistical computing and graphics
- Design: Apply best practices, including useability studies & cognitive labs, to design high quality measurement instruments.
- Communication: Write scientific papers & research reports, present posters, and give talks in academic and professional settings.
Competence
Initiate and contribute in a constructive but critical way to
- the discussion of existing assessment and evaluation systems, particularly as they relate to issues around validity and reliability.
- the construction of new assessment and measurement instruments, with a strong focus on validity and reliability for the intended use of the instrument.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Measurement
- Data Science
- Linear Models
- Item Response Theory
- Measurement models
- Constructing Measures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Statistics Educational Psychology View 4 other Masters in Statistics in NorwayAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.
- 4-year bachelor's degree or Licence.
- You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system.
- A specialization on Bachelor's level equivalent to 80 ECTS credits (approximately 1 1/2 year of study) in social behavioral sciences such as psychology, education, sociology, economics, political sciences or relevant studies in natural sciences or humanities with a measurement/statistics orientation.
- Documentation of English language proficiency.
- Scan and upload your official transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education.
- You must scan and upload your official bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcript.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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