- TypeTraining or Development Class
- Location Nairobi, Kenya
- Date 05-06-2023 - 09-06-2023
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Research/Science
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Telecommunications
Computer/Technology
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Hardware/Software/Networking Services
Introduction
The training is essential in the development of better understanding of the concepts of statistics. It will provide the participants with a general idea of computer assisted data analysis. Additionally, the training will also focus on developing skills that are crucial to the transformation of data using SPSS.
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) is one of the most user friendly statistical software for researchers providing visualization and data analytical tools. This course provides the participants with a practical application of the statistical component of IBM® SPSS® Statistics. Participants will review several statistical techniques, gain an understanding of when and why to use these various techniques as well as how to apply them with confidence, interpret their output, and graphically display the results.
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Course Objective:
o Perform data analysis tasks with SPSS
o Perform simple to complex data management tasks using SPSS
o Performing operations with data: define variables, recode variables, create dummy variables, select and weight cases, split files
o Building charts in SPSS: column charts, line charts, scatterplot charts, boxplot diagrams
o Performing the basic data analysis procedures: Frequencies, Descriptive, Explore, Means, Crosstabs
o Testing the hypothesis of normality
o Detecting the outliers in a data series
o Transform variables
o Performing the main one-sample analyses: one-sample t test, binomial test, chi square for goodness of fit
o Performing the tests of association: Pearson and Spearman correlation, partial correlation, chi square test for association, loglinear analysis
Duration
5 days
Who should attend?
The course targets project staff, researchers, managers, decision makers, and development practitioners who are responsible for projects and programs in an organization. Those working in the corporate world, public sector, research institution and NGOs.
Course content
Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Introduction to SPSS statistical software
Basic Statistics using SPSS
Graphics using SPSS
Statistical Tests using SPSS
Statistical Associations in SPSS
Predictive Models using SPSS
Nonparametric Tests
Longitudinal Analysis using SPSS
Time Series and Forecasting using SPSS
SPSS Decision Trees
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: [email protected] Tel: +254 721 331 808
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.