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An Introduction to Spatial Microsimulation Using R
Organising Institution: University of Leeds (As part of TALISMAN , an ESRC funded project and NCRM node aimed at enhancing research methods across the UK) with University of Cambridge
Event address: Room: S1,S044-01-0034, First Floor, Alison Richard Building, Sidgwick Site, University of Cambridge,
Map: http://map.cam.ac.uk/Alison+Richard+Building
Dates/Times: September 18th 9.30am-4.30pm and September 19th 9.30am -1.30pm
Event Description: Spatial microsimulation is a statistical method by which individual-level data is generated for small areas by combining national surveys with geographically aggregated census data. Much has been written about the technique in academic journals, but there has been less work explaining the practicalities of its implementation, generally, and its customisation for specific purposes. Journal articles have tended to present key results, but not the underlying code, therefore hindering reproducibility. This 1.5 day course fills this knowledge gap taking an explicitly practical and pragmatic approach to spatial microsimulation. Its aim is to allow attendees to harness spatial microsimulation for their own needs by providing example data and code. To this end the course uses R, a free, open source and extensible statistical language that is becoming the de facto standard for statistical analysis.
Some experience with R is highly recommended. No prior knowledge of spatial microsimulation is assumed (but would be useful): we will begin from first principles, using simple examples to ensure understanding of every step. Content too will be directed to participants' needs. For more information on the course, please see the NCRM working paper on which the course is based ( http://eprints.ncrm.ac.uk/3348/ ). Example data and code will be provided with explanation of how to modify the method tackling specific research problems.
Name of instructor: Dr Robin Lovelace
Cost: £45 for UK registered postgraduate students; £90 for academics/staff at Institutes of Higher Education, public sector staff and staff at registered charity organisations. £220 for all others.
Fee includes lunch and refreshments.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants should bring their own laptops
To book onto this please visit: http://store.leeds.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&deptid=9&catid=47&prodid=449
Or contact: Rosie Temple at [log in to unmask] Amy O'Neill at [log in to unmask] or on 0113 343 3535
Best Wishes,
Rosie Temple
TALISMAN Project Support
School of Geography
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT