Workshop on
Understanding Statistics by MS-EXCEL and SPSS-2015
Nov. 23-30, 2015
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Organized by:
DST Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences BHU
Convener
Prof. Gyan Prakash Singh
All electronic correspondence should be sent to: [email protected]
WORKSHOP 2015
DST CIMS BHU
Framework:
Most of the users of statistics, as a decision making tool, feel themselves handicapped in
understanding the theoretical concepts, selection of appropriate statistical tools and interpretation of
results in a meaningful ways. It is really difficult for a person who is not well versed with research
methodology and the core philosophy of statistics. The present workshop is similar to the previous 9
workshops of this centre which aims to expose the participants towards simple and exhaustive ways
of data analysis through interactive and practice based sessions along with theoretical learning. Well
designed and structured training sessions covering the topics outlined in the programme will be
organized. The organisation of workshop is in such a way that the issues of research methods and
data analysis may be easily understood by even those participants who do not have any initial
background of statistics and mathematics. The workshop provides the different learning styles, with
an emphasis on active interactive participation through lab sessions running along with theory
sessions. Participants will be provided with sample data set to analyse so that they may gain
confidence and expertise in conducting researches in their respective subject domains.
The software used in the workshop will be SPSS since SPSS is the data analysis software package of
choice for applied researchers for making inferences. The Microsoft Excel is also a very strong tool
in statistical computing and enhancing the practical concept of calculation mechanism. The
participants will get a hands-on experience of MS-Excel and its use in solving the examples before
using SPSS.
Objectives:
Against the above background and context, the objectives of the Workshop will be to:

To expose the participants towards simple and exhaustive ways of data analysis through
interactive and practice based sessions along with theoretical learning.
 To provide a hands-on experience of the models and tools used for conducting research in the
different subject domains of Social Science, Humanities and Science subjects.
 To equip the participants with the knowhow to using SPSS to perform analyses to check for
statistical significance and interpret the data output in a manner relevant to them.
For Whom:

Academicians, Practitioners and Researchers from the related areas of Social Science,
Humanities, Management, Medical Science and Science who are interested in learning basics
of Statistics and data analysis.
Understanding Statistics by MS-EXCEL and SPSS-2015
WORKSHOP 2015
DST CIMS BHU
How to Apply:
LOCAL PARTICIPANTS: Interested participants may take ‘ON SPOT’ registration during 06.11.201507.11.2015 (10 AM - 04 PM) in the office of Coordinator, DST- Centre for Interdisciplinary
Mathematical Sciences (CIMS), Faculty of Science, BHU, along with dully filled attached
application form and a registration fee of Rs. 2500/-. Seats are limited, therefore registration
will be on the basis of “first come first get registered”.
OUT STATION PARTICIPANTS: The interested participants of institutions other than Varanasi
may send their dully filled attached application form by email to [email protected] before
05.11.2015. The selection information will be sent to them on 06.11.2015. Such selected
candidate will ask to deposit their registration fee (Rs. 2500/-) on 23.11.2015 the day of start
of workshop. The travel and accommodation will be managed by the candidates.
Program Date and Venue:
Nov. 23-30, 2015 at DST, CIMS, (Near Maitry Jalpan Grih, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi221005, India
 Programme will run from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Thematic Clusters:
Lectures supported by MS-Excel and SPSS
1. Univariate data summary
(a) Graphical descriptors & Numerical descriptor
2. Bivariate data
(a) Graphical & Numerical descriptor of bivariate data( Correlation, Association,
Regression)
3. Estimation & Hypothesis testing
(a) Parametric test (t- test, Chi square test, F test, ANOVA)
(b) Non Parametric test (Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxn, Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman’s Rank test)
4. Exposure to Analysis of Multivariate data
(a) Regression analysis
(b) Logistic regression analysis
(c) Principle component analysis
(d) Factor analysis
(e) Discriminate analysis
Note: For any quarry regarding the workshop feel free to contact Dr. Gyan Prakash
Singh, Dept. of Community Medicine, IMS & DST-CIMS, BHU. Mobile Number9450014381, E-Mail: [email protected].
Understanding Statistics by MS-EXCEL and SPSS-2015
DST CIMS BHU
WORKSHOP 2015
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Workshop on
Understanding Statistics by MS-EXCEL and SPSS-2015
Nov. 23-30, 2015
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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