Marco Balducci - Teaching

Statistical Social Research I

Autumn, 2024

University of Turku

This course introduces students to foundational concepts in statistical social research analyses. It covers topics such as variable types, relationships between variables, and both univariate and bivariate analyses (from cross-tabulation to OLS regression). Students gain hands-on experience exploring and describing research data, applying statistical methods, and are also introduced to the basics of multivariate analysis using STATA.

Evolutionary Perspectives

Spring 2023, 2024 & 2025

University of Turku

In this interdisciplinary course, students become familiar with the fundamental principles of evolutionary thinking. By the end, they will be able to identify key concepts in evolutionary theory and understand its applications across various scientific fields. Most importantly, students will gain insight into how evolutionary approaches can be utilized in social science research, providing a richer understanding of social phenomena.

Master Thesis Workshop

Spring 2024 & 2025

University of Turku

This seminar guides students through the stages of an academic research project and poses the basis for their Master’s thesis. Students begin by drafting a research proposal, which will be refined and followed in the autumn research seminar, laying the groundwork for their thesis work.

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