Course description

In this course, healthcare and medical professionals will learn the fundamentals of IBM SPSS Statistics, a powerful tool for analyzing healthcare data. Starting with the basics, participants will gain hands-on experience in using SPSS for data entry, cleaning, and analysis specific to medical and healthcare contexts. The course covers essential statistical techniques and interpretation relevant to research in healthcare settings, empowering learners to confidently utilize SPSS in their own research projects.

Course Outline:

  1. Introduction to IBM SPSS

    • Overview of IBM SPSS Statistics
    • Installing and setting up SPSS
  2. Data Management

    • Data entry and importing
    • Data cleaning and transformation
  3. Descriptive Statistics

    • Measures of central tendency and dispersion
    • Frequency distributions and graphical representation
  4. Statistical Analysis Techniques

    • Parametric vs. non-parametric tests
    • Hypothesis testing and significance levels
  5. Advanced Topics in SPSS

    • ANOVA and regression analysis
    • Survival analysis in healthcare research

What Will I Learn?

  • Understand the fundamentals of IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Learn practical techniques for data entry, cleaning, and transformation
  • Gain proficiency in conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses using SPSS
  • Interpret and present statistical findings relevant to healthcare and medical research

Course Benefits:

  • Gain proficiency in IBM SPSS specifically tailored for healthcare research
  • Learn practical skills to enhance data analysis capabilities
  • Acquire knowledge applicable to medical and clinical research settings
  • Improve research efficiency and accuracy through statistical analysis

Targeted Audience:

  • Healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses, medical researchers)
  • Medical researchers
  • Public health professionals

Total Course Duration: 6 Hours

Materials Included:

  • Access to IBM SPSS software (if applicable)
  • Course slides and handouts
  • Practical exercises and datasets for hands-on learning

Requirements/Instructions:

  • Basic understanding of statistics is helpful but not required
  • Participants should have access to a computer with IBM SPSS installed or online access to a SPSS platform

What will i learn?

  • Master IBM SPSS Statistics: Gain proficiency in using IBM SPSS Statistics software for healthcare and medical research purposes.
  • Data Entry and Cleaning: Learn techniques for entering and cleaning healthcare data within the SPSS environment.
  • Statistical Analysis Skills: Acquire skills in conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses using SPSS, tailored to healthcare research needs.
  • Interpretation and Reporting: Interpret statistical results effectively and present findings relevant to healthcare and medical research contexts.
  • Application to Research Projects: Apply learned skills directly to healthcare research projects, enhancing data analysis capabilities and research outcomes.
  • Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, demonstrating proficiency in IBM SPSS Statistics for healthcare and medical research.

Requirements

  • Computer with Internet Access: Participants should have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to access course materials and resources online.
  • IBM SPSS Statistics Software: It is recommended that participants have access to IBM SPSS Statistics software. This can be installed locally on a computer or accessed through an online platform.
  • asic Understanding of Statistics: While not mandatory, a basic understanding of statistics will be beneficial for grasping the concepts covered in the course.
  • Interest in Healthcare or Medical Research: The course is designed for healthcare professionals, medical researchers, or individuals involved in medical research who are interested in enhancing their data analysis skills.

Frequently asked question

The total duration of the course is 6 hours.

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, medical researchers, and anyone involved in medical or clinical research who wants to learn IBM SPSS Statistics for data analysis.

No prior experience is necessary. The course starts with the basics and progresses to more advanced topics, making it suitable for beginners.

By the end of the course, you will understand the fundamentals of IBM SPSS Statistics, including data entry, cleaning, basic and advanced statistical analysis techniques relevant to healthcare research, and interpretation of results.

Yes, participants will receive course slides, handouts, practical exercises, and datasets for hands-on learning.

Participants should have access to IBM SPSS Statistics. It's recommended to have the software installed on your computer or access to an online SPSS platform.

This course will equip you with practical skills in using IBM SPSS Statistics specifically tailored for healthcare and medical research, enhancing your ability to analyze data effectively and make informed decisions in research projects.

While there are no formal assessments, practical exercises and hands-on activities will reinforce learning throughout the course.

Yes, there will be opportunities for interaction with the instructor to ask questions and clarify concepts during live sessions or through discussion forums.

Yes, a certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who successfully finish the course, demonstrating their proficiency in using IBM SPSS Statistics for healthcare and medical research.

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Free

Lectures

16

Skill level

Intermediate

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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