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SPSS Hands-on: Data Analysis for Research and Publication Workshop

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SPSS Hands-on: Data Analysis for Research and Publication Workshop

Abstract

posterThis workshop will focus on the various ways SPSS can be used in research. It will discuss the common statistical analyses and the appropriate use of these analyses to answer research questions and test hypotheses. Using hands-on exercises, participants will learn how SPSS can be used to screen and explore data, test for normality and equality of variance and execute basic commands. Following this, inferential data analyses including parametric tests such as Pearson Product Moment correlation, t-tests and One-way and Three-way ANOVA, ANCOVA as well as linear regression with moderation and mediation analysis. Non-parametric tests such as Chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon, Friedman’s ANOVA and Kruskall-Wallis will be also be covered. Discussions and hands-on exercises will include using SPSS to ascertain the reliabilities (Item Analysis, Split-Half, Kuder-Richardson, and Cronbach Alpha) and the various indices of validity of instruments. The workshop will also help participants to interpret correctly the SPSS output of these inferential data analyses, tabulate and report the results in the format acceptable for publication in refereed Web of Science / ISI indexed journals.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the 2-day workshop, participants will be able to:

  • enter data in SPSS and carry out data screening.
  • employ the right data analyses based on the scale of measurement of the variables.
  • carry out descriptive data analyses and appropriate inferential data analyses and test for mediation and moderation.
  • employ the right statistical analyses to answer the research questions formulated.
  • report all results using the appropriate format for refereed / ISI-indexed journals.

Programme

Date: 28th September 2019 (Saturday)

TIME SESSION TITLE
9.00am - 10.30 am
  • Introduction to SPSS and Research Process
  • Types of data
  • Common SPSS commands
10.30am - 10.45am Tea Break
10.45am - 1.00pm
  • Data screening
  • Testing for normality
  • Descriptive analyses & Graphs
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Inferential analysis
  • Parametric analysis
  • Pearson r, t-tests
  • One-way & Two-way ANOVA
  • Q & A

Date: 29th September 2019 (Sunday)

TIME SESSION TITLE
9.00am - 10.30am
  • Recap
  • Multiple Regression
  • Hierarchical Multiple Regression
10.30am - 10.45am Tea Break
10.45am – 1.00pm
  • Testing for Moderation
  • Testing for Mediation
  • Factor Analysis – Validity & Reliability
1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Non-Parametric Statistical Analyses
  • Chi-square, Spearman Rank- Order correlation
  • Mann-Whitney U-test
  • Kruskall-Wallis Test
  • Fiedman’s ANOVA Test
  • Recap and Q & A

Profile of Trainer

Professor Dr. Ananda Kumar PalaniappanProfessor Dr. Ananda Kumar Palaniappan is an Educational Psychologist and former professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. He obtained his doctorate in Creativity from University of Malaya in 1994. He specializes in Creative & Innovative Thinking, Organizational Creativity and Creative Problem Solving.

Dr. Ananda also lectures in Research Methods, Statistics, Educational Assessments and has been conducting SPSS and AMOS workshops since 1995 for both academic and non-academic researchers in both public and private organizations. He also conducts workshops on ‘Publishing in top journals’. He has conducted workshops and presented papers on Creativity and Assessments for numerous groups including managers, magistrates, legal officers and educational administrators in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Spain, UK and the United States of America.

He has researched and published internationally on creativity and on the validation of several instruments. He has published in many international journals including Perceptual and Motor Skills, Journal of Psychology and Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. Dr. Ananda Kumar Palaniappan is a member of American Psychological Association (APA), American Creativity Association (ACA) and International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP). He can be contacted at ananda4989@yahoo.com or mobile: 019-9310956.

Confirmed Participants

Note: Max. number of participants is 35. All fees paid are strictly non-refundable.

  1. Dr. Hal Swindall
  2. Dr. Noor Haslina Yusoff
  3. Miss R. Kavitha Rasaiah
  4. Hafizah Omar Zaki
  5. Dr. Chong Wu Ling
  6. Darryl Tan Jie Wei
  7. Halimah Jalil
  8. Beh Keng Hau
  9. Goh Chee Chai
  10. Siska Purnama Manurung
  11. Lili Syahani Rusli
  12. Wong Poh Lyn
  13. Dr. Zakaria Alcheikh Mahmoud
  14. Sara Alsheikh Mahmoud
  15. Suresh Raja Manickam
  16. Chong Yoong Min
  17. Nadia Nurdiana Mohd Faizal
  18. Joanne Lau Zhi Han
  19. Ema Marlisa Abdul Malek
  20. Aieshah Abdullah Al-Abboud
  21. Dina El-Sahli
  22. Kye Mon Min Swe
  23. Rina Kolandaisamy
  24. Chen Ying
  25. Tan Xiu Hui
  26. Zhou Ying
  27. Tang Junhong
  28. Dr. Farah Elani Binti Mohamad Sani
  29. Yap Jiunn Wei
  30. Ong Si Juan
  31. Wong Chee Kuan
  32. Lilian Wang Phei Lian
  33. Dr. Goh Yihui
  34. Thevi Subramaniam
  35. Thevi Subramaniam
  36. Siti Qhairunissa Binti Ramli
  37. Nursy Amimi Zawani Binti Mohd Sahid

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Announcement

Registration has been closed because we have reached the maximum number of registrations.

For participants, please bring your own laptop during workshop.

Contact person:
Nazmul Islam
Tel: +6 03-7967 6915 / +6 011 2120 3530 / nazmul.islam@um.edu.my

Last Updated: 23/09/2019