Oftentimes, research endeavors deal with constraints in time and resources. However, even with limited information, decisions and actions have to be made. Fortunately, there are statistical methods that allow researchers to reach conclusions that extend beyond the immediate data. While descriptive statistics simply illustrate and summarize data, these statistical methods enable us to draw inferences from our data to more general conditions.

Through lectures and accompanying computer exercises, the course will provide participants the skills to recognize and use appropriate statistical tools for research.

Course Aim

Provide participants the essential skills and knowledge in making informed decisions and conducting dependable research using a subset of data gathered from a much bigger population. At the end of the course, it is expected that participants demonstrate an understanding of probability and sampling distribution, as well as point and interval estimates; compute and interpret point and interval estimates; perform and interpret tests of hypothesis concerning population parameters; use non-parametric methods for analyzing data; analyze simple relationships among variables; and use microcomputer statistical software for data analysis.

Course Participants

Recommended for first-level statistical personnel in government offices, who are non-statisticians, but involved in research, data analysis and report preparation. Participants must have adequate background in descriptive statistics.

Course Coverage

Review of Descriptive Statistics
Introduction to probability
The Normal Distribution
Statistical Sampling and Estimation
Hypothesis Testing
Chi-Square Distribution and Its Applications
Analysis of Variance
Regression and Correlation Analysis

Course Duration: 36 hours/5 days

Registration:

To register and further inquiry, please contact the Training Division at Telefax Nos. (632) 436-1426/9297543 or email it to japebenito@srtc.gov.ph or cemojica@srtc.gov.ph

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