Basic and Advanced Data Analysis using SPSS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The two-day training program on Basic and Advanced Data Analysis using SPSS is part of Sambodhi endeavor to enhance understanding of research in general and data analysis in particular among practitioners and scholars.

When most people think of data analysis, they think of complex mathematical formulae. The advent of computer software programs has however meant that people do not have to know or learn mathematical formulae to be able to perform quantitative statistical analyses. SPSS – originally known as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences is one such software used to analyze data. SPSS offers extensive data-handling capabilities and numerous statistical analysis routines that can analyze small to very large data statistics. Today SPSS is among the most widely used programs for statistical analysis. It is used by market researchers, health researchers, survey organizations, governments, and scholars.

Training aims

1. Develop a better understanding of basic concepts of statistics
2. Provide an overview of computer-assisted data analysis
3. Develop requisite skills to bring in and transform data using SPSS
4. Enhance knowledge and develop skills for performing appropriate analyses
5. Augment knowledge for interpretation and presentation of analyses

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe various data typologies and measurement scales
2. List and describe issues to be considered before analysis of data
3. List various analyses that can be performed based on the nature of the data
4. Select appropriate analyses based on the nature of data
5. Input, import and modify data using SPSS
6. Perform basic and advanced analysis on a given data set using SPSS