Posted by SKILL UP
Social Care/Development, Care Management
Project Management, Training
Start date
02/12/2019
End date
13/12/2019
About the course
In the socio-economic and business context, conducting research, data management and data analysis are imperative for informed decision making. The availability of several datasets and research techniques open the gateway of conducting systematic research which will be helpful for consumers, businesses and organizations. A sound knowledge about the methodology of conducting research and use of Stata as a research, data management and analysis tool is very beneficial for the researchers.
Upon completion, the participants will develop competence in quantitative techniques through hands-on practices in study design, data collection, and management, as well as the analysis and interpretation of data.
Target Participants
The training is designed for participants who intend to learn how to plan, implement effective research studies including data management and analysis. This course will benefit the people working in the private sector, government institutions, research institutions and NGOs.
Course duration
10 days
Course outline
Introduction to research
Overview of Evaluation
Research Design
Sampling
Data Collection Methods in Research
Data Collection tools in Research
Developing Research Protocol
Mobile Data Collection and Processing (ODK)
Data Processing
Introduction to Stata statistical software
Basic Statistics using Stata
Graphics using Stata
Statistical Tests using Stata
Statistical Associations in Stata
Predictive Models using Stata
Longitudinal Analysis using Stata
Qualitative Data Analysis using NVivo
Survey Report writing and Dissemination
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]
Training venue
The training will be conducted at Devimpact Institute Training Centre, Nairobi Kenya.
Payment
The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: [email protected]
What you will learn:
By the end of this training the participants will learn to:
· Understand and appropriately use statistical terms and concepts
· Design and Implement universally acceptable research
· Develop of functional research protocol
· Design both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools
· Perform data analysis tasks with Stata
· Perform simple to complex data management tasks using software
· Statistical tests using Stata software
· Writing reports from survey data