In the spotlight - LIMMD e-learning materials
Article dated: 28 August 2007
ESDS International, led by MIMAS based at the University of Manchester, is pleased to announce the
launch of the Linking International Macro and Micro Data (LIMMD) e-learning materials.
What are they?
The e-learning materials are a comprehensive course on linking macro and micro datasets. Each unit has been written
by a subject specialist and has been designed as a self-guided teaching resource containing extensive information on
the topic, examples, teaching datasets and step-by-step hands-on activities.
The units are as follows:
- Unit 1: Linking International Macro and Micro Data the basics, written by Dr Celia Russell, MIMAS, The University of Manchester
- Unit 2: Making cross-national comparisons using macro data, written by Mr Dave Fysh, University of Portsmouth
- Unit 3: Making cross-national comparisons using micro data, written by Mrs Siobhan Carey, Department for International Development
- Unit 4: Combining macro and micro data, written by Mr Steve Fisher, Trinity College, University of Oxford
- Unit 5: Multilevel modelling using macro and micro data, written by Dr Mark Tranmer, CCSR, The University of Manchester
Who can use it?
The course is targeted specifically at postgraduates and researchers but may also be of interest to undergraduates. It
is freely available for all to use but access to any of the macro international datasets at ESDS International are restricted
to those from UK higher and further education institutions.
How to access?
The LIMMD e-learning materials can be accessed from the ESDS International web site under
Teaching and Learning Resources
and are also available in Jorum, a free online
repository service for teaching and support staff in UK higher or further education institutions.
LIMMD project background
The Linking International Macro and Micro Data (LIMMD) project was funded as part of the ESRC Researcher Development
Initiative (RDI) to raise awareness, provide training and support
for researchers and postgraduate students in the use of the inter-related survey and aggregate data resources that
can be accessed through ESDS International. The aim of the year long project
was to develop a course on linking macro and micro datasets to be delivered in both online and face-to-face
formats. Two workshops took place in Manchester on the 11 December 2006 and 25 April 2007. Both were well attended and provided
useful feedback for the further development of the online materials.
Further information is available on the LIMMD project web site or
contact ESDS International.
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