Research Design, Mobile Data Collection and Data Analysis Using NVIVO & STATA Course

Course Overview

Harnessing data science for enhanced decision-making is more crucial than ever. This Research Design, Mobile Data Collection and Data Analysis Using NVIVO & STATA Course is designed to not only generate new insights from data but also to systematically enhance human judgment in real-world development contexts. Learn how businesses can effectively transform data potential into meaningful development outcomes that influence actions across employees and communities.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training on Data Analysis and Research Design using NVIVO and STATA, participants will be able to:

• Understand Statistical Concepts: Grasp fundamental statistical terms and their applications.
• Design & Implement Surveys: Create and execute universally applicable surveys.
• Data Management with SPSS: Perform a range of data management tasks efficiently.
• Statistical Testing: Identify and conduct appropriate statistical tests using SPSS.
• Storytelling with Data: Craft compelling narratives from survey data.
• Enhance Data Usage: Implement strategies to boost data demand and utilization in decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

This course is tailored for individuals with a foundational understanding of statistics from fields like agriculture, economics, livelihoods, nutrition, education, and public health. It’s ideal for those looking to deepen their knowledge of statistical modeling and its practical applications.

Course Outline

1: Statistical Fundamentals

• Introduction to key statistical concepts
• Descriptive and inferential statistics

2: Research Design

• Role and purpose of research design
• Types and selection of research methods

3: Survey Planning and Implementation

• Survey types and processes
• Designing and executing effective surveys

4: Mobile Data Collection

• Introduction to mobile data gathering and platforms
• Benefits, challenges, and data management

5: Survey Authoring and Device Preparation

• Designing forms with platforms like ODK Build
• Setting up mobile devices for data collection

6: Hosting and Managing Survey Data

• Online and local server data hosting
• Techniques for GIS mapping with QGIS

7: Understanding Qualitative Research

• Qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis
• Introduction to NVIVO for qualitative research

8: Preliminaries of Qualitative Data Analysis

• Approaches and principles of qualitative analysis

9: NVIVO for Qualitative Projects

• Setting up and managing NVIVO projects
• Coding and thematic analysis

10: Statistical Analysis with STATA

• Basics of STATA for statistical tests and modeling
• Exploratory data analysis and visualization

11: Advanced Data Modeling

• Econometric and time-series analysis
• Multivariate analysis using STATA

12: Report Writing and Data Dissemination

• Crafting comprehensive reports
• Developing strategies for effective data use