Introduction to Statistics
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This workshop aims to introduce basic statistical knowledge, terms, and methods to analyze data for research. It is particularly suited for natural and life scientists but open to doctoral students from all disciplines. The workshop includes both theoretical and practical components.
In-person Workshop
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 7, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trainer
Guido Lüchters
Language
English
Location
Department of Geography
Meckenheimer Allee 176, C-Raum*
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
24 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the Bonn Graduate Center if you need assistance.
Description
Day 1: Historical Outline and Theoretical Basics
• Historical Outline: Cognitive biases, causal and inductive reasoning
• Theoretical Basics: Observational vs. experimental studies, types of studies, key statistical concepts (P value, significance, confidence interval), debates on P value use
• Tips and Tricks: Excel for data encoding and analysis, radar graphs for multidimensional data
Day 2: Hands-On Sessions
• SPSS:
o Introduction to SPSS, Titanic data analysis
o Data import, labelling, conversion, and analysis
• Stata:
o Introduction to Stata, HDR 1999 Human Development Report data
o Correlation analysis, linear modelling using experimental data
Day 3: Advanced Hands-On Sessions and Theoretical Concepts
• Logistic Regression:
o Observational data analysis (coronary heart disease predictors)
o Final solution for Titanic data
o Binary modelling of birthweight and smoking data
• Panel Data and Theory:
o Impact analysis of hypothetical drugs on high blood pressure
o The "Spaghetti problem" and data simulation (bootstrap)
In case you would like to deepen your knowledge, make sure to register for the follow-up workshop "Advanced Statistical and Machine Learning Techniques" on February 10, 2025.
Content
- Historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of statistics
- Software training with SPSS and Stata
- Real data set analysis and independent/group work
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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