Research Approaches, Data Management & Analysis for Quantitative and Qualitative Researches using Stata & NVivo (8th – 19th May, 2017,)

#Introduction
This training seeks to enhance the skills of participants using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches in undertaking their researches, projects programs, feasibility studies among others. The training will cover ways to undertaking research with particular attention to collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data; the use of Information Technology for data collection (mobile Based Data Collection using ODK), data management analysis and interpretation of empirical results. The focus of this training is therefore to enable participants learn how to use Stata for quantitative data management and analysis and NVIvo software for qualitative data management and analysis.

#Training Objectives
The training will enable participants to; understand the basics of data cleaning; how to import and export and input data into Stata, General use, data management and output management using Stata, Understanding how to generate simple and advanced graphics, and Analyzing quantitative data using both descriptive and commonly used inferential analysis techniques; Explore the function of NVivo, create a project, undertake deductive and inductive qualitative data coding using NVivo and manage project material.

Training Venue: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 10 days

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Module 1: Introduction/Recap to qualitative and quantitative research and Statistical Concepts

  • Definition of qualitative and quantitative research
  • Types of Quantitative and Qualitative Data
  • Sources of Quantitative and Qualitative data
  • Qualitative vs Quantitative
  • Descriptive Statistics and common inferential statistics
  • The core functions of inferential statistics

Module 2: Introduction to Mobile Phone Based Data Collection Using ODK and Mapping Training

  • Introduction to mobile phone data collection
  • Components of Open Data Kit (ODK)
  • ODK Form (Basic format of XLSForm)
  • ODK Collect application Interface
  • ODK aggregate
  • ODK Manage
  • ODK platforms and formats
  • Downloading and install ODK Collect into mobile devices or using APK file
  • Creating ODK Collect Forms
  • ODK build;
  • Designing and creating Forms
  • Designing forms directly on: ODK Build, Koboform builder, PurcForms

Module 3: Data Entry, Management and Manipulation using Stata

  • Overview of Stata
  • Defining and labeling data and variables
  • Creating, transforming, recoding variables
  • Generating new variables
  • Data Entry, Exploring, modification.
  • Transferring data to/from Stata
  • Merging and appending Stata data files (e.g. Excel, SPSS )

Module 4: Output management

  • Output Management
  • Tabulating data with Stata

Module 5: Stata Graphics

  • Basics of graphing
  • Customizing graphs
  • Advanced graphing
  • Exporting a Stata graph

Module 6: Quantitative data analysis (Inferential analysis techniques) using Stata and Reporting

  • Statistical Inference
  • Regression analysis
  • Correlation
  • T Test
  • Reporting

Module 7: Getting Started with NVivo

  • NVivo key terms
  • The NVivo Workspace
  • Creating a new project
  • Opening and Saving project
  • Working with Qualitative data files
  • Importing Documents

Module 8: Working with Codes and Nodes

  • Type of Nodes,
  • Creating nodes
  • Browsing Nodes
  • Creating Memos
  • Memos, annotations and links
  • Creating a linked memo

Module 9: Summarizing the Data

  • Creating Attributes within NVivo
  • Importing Attributes from a Spreadsheet
  • Getting Results; Coding Query and Matrix Query
  • Module 10: Visualizing project
  • Displaying data in charts
  • Creating models and graphs to visualize connections
  • Creating reports and extracts

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered your preferred location.

TRAINING FEE: USD 2100
The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch. All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, and other personal expenses.
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