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Analysing Time to Events

Analysing Time to Events

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Please note that dates are subject to change as is mode of delivery which may shift to online / hybrid depending on the specific health directions in the ACT.

Analysing Time to Events’ is an introductory level short-form micro-credential aimed at the public service, policymakers, data analysts, and the general public interested in understanding and examining the timing and occurrence of events over time. The micro-credential sets the foundation for understanding how and why certain events do or do not occur, such as when young people leave home, length of employment, or time to first home ownership. It is widely applicable to demographic, health, social science and policy research.

Topics

Foundational principles of analysing the occurrence of events

Common data structures

Problems with conventional methods when dealing with duration data

Interpretation of duration models

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:

Explain the overall conceptual and analytical approach of time to event methods;

Outline appropriate techniques for formatting and analysing duration data;

Interpret graphical and statistical outputs based on duration models.

Indicative assessment

Group-based problem set (LO 1-3): The problem set provides the opportunity for participants to apply the fundamentals of time to event methods and interpret graphical and statistical results. participants will work through the exercises together in a group and respond to questions based on real-world examples. The word limit for the completed problem set is 1,000 words.

Assumed knowledge

A basic statistical background is assumed. This micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.

Micro-credential stack information

This micro-credential is undertaken as a stand-alone offering.

REQUIREMENTS

A basic statistical background is assumed. This micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The Australian National University (ANU) is a public research university and member of the Group of Eight, located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.

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The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia's premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia's international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.

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