Data Modeling for Researchers

Case based study of relational database data modeling

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Course description

Participants will learn about structuring research data for quantitative analysis using relational databases. We will use cases to illustrate normal form, consistent data, relations and keys.

Target audience

This workshop is open to all students at master level or above and all employees at the UiO, although it is primarily meant for students and researchers in the humanities, social sciences and/or theology.

Learning outcomes

  • Knowledge of relational database concepts.
  • How to model research data for relational databases.
  • How to use modeling of data to ensure data consistency.
  • What relational databases can do compared to Excel spreadsheets.

Prerequisites 

  • No prior knowledge needed
  • Beginner level

Required materials

  • Pencil and paper.

Lunch

  • There will be a complementary buffet-lunch at 12:00-13:00 from the Sverdrups spiseri (Georg Sverdrups Hus, 2nd floor).
  • After you get your lunch, join us at Store møterom where we have reserved seats for #DSDays2027 participants. 

Number of participants

30

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this course, or anything else about the DSDays 2027 event, please contact us per email: digitalscholarship@ub.uio.no

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Joel Priestley
Published Nov. 5, 2026 10:13 AM - Last modified Nov. 5, 2026 1:30 PM