New Zealand Social Statistics Network

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[edit] New Zealand Social Statistics Network

The New Zealand Social Statistics Network (NZSSN) was recently established (November 2004) to assist in the development of quantitative social science research in the academic, government and private research sectors. The intent of the network is to provide a focus for both sharing research development resources and improving the accessibility of quantitative research data.

NZSSN's intent and activities are based on those of the Australian Consortium of Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI).

NZSSN's activities include research methods courses, seminar series, workshops and hosting international visitors in association with national and international colleagues. NZSSN hosted a week-long short course on using mixed methods in research and program evaluation in 2005, and followed up with a 2006 summer programme, including 5 short courses (check out the details and course evaluations). The 2007 equivalent took place in February, with three short courses taught in Wellington.

In addition, NZSSN has held a large number of seminars in advanced quantitative methods, and workshops on event history modelling and social simulation (both microsimulation and agent-based).

Daniel Patrick Research Programme Manager Social Statistics Research Group The University of Auckland

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