🎓 Introduction
Conducting research often involves analyzing data collected through experiments. To support this process, a wide range of software tools is available, providing capabilities for data exploration, statistical analysis, and graphical representation.
Researchers must carefully choose tools that balance efficiency, ease of use, and cost. Two powerful and accessible options for data analysis are Excel and Jamovi:
- Excel: Renowned for its versatility and user-friendly interface.
- Jamovi: An open-source platform offering advanced statistical tools, reproducibility features, and integration with R, designed for disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and social sciences.
Course Objectives
This course will introduce participants to data analysis using Excel and Jamovi, covering:
- Exploring datasets.
- Performing statistical analyses.
- Creating visualizations.
- Interpreting results effectively.
🛠️ Software Requirements
Follow the instructions at this link to prepare your system for the course.
🗂️ Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Empirical Research
Topics: Measurement issues, research designs, and data collection.
Day 2: Introduction to Statistics
Topics: Descriptive statistics and graphical representation.
Day 3: Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Topics: Null hypothesis testing, t-test, and Chi-square test.
Day 4: Correlation and Regression Analysis
Topics: Correlational analysis, simple and multiple linear regression, and hierarchical regression.
Day 5: Comprehensive Exercises
Practice: Application of all course topics.
Day 6: Final Test
🕒 2024 Course Schedule
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 November | 9:00-13:00 |
| Wednesday 04 December | 9:00-13:00 |
| Wednesday 11 December | 9:00-13:00 |
| Wednesday 18 December | 9:00-13:00 |
| Thursday 19 December | 9:00-11:00 |
| Wednesday 08 January | 9:00-11:00 |
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