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Winter <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong>Data Analysis in Social SciencesNovember 12-24, 2007(Sp<strong>on</strong>sored by ICSSR, New Delhi)CoordinatorDr. D.P. Singh, Ph.D.Professor, Centre for Research MethodologyTata Institute of Social SciencesDe<strong>on</strong>ar, Mumbai - 400 088Tel. [O] 022 – 25563290- 96 Ext. 563® 022-65161292, Mobile: 9819177709Fax: 022-25562912 E-mail: dpsingh@tiss.edu
ObjectivesSocial scientists and research scholars engaged in social research generally compile a largebody of useful data. Lacking proper knowledge and training in analytical techniques andcomputer programmes, they are often at a loss to make sense of the data they have collected.They face such questi<strong>on</strong>s as which procedure of analysis to follow and what techniques to applyfor data <strong>on</strong> hand, what do the results show, how are the results to be interpreted and explained,how are the findings to be reported, etc. This <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> is intended to help social scientistsand research scholars find answers to these and similar questi<strong>on</strong>s. It seeks to enhance socialresearchers’ knowledge of data analysis, both qualitative and quantitative, and trains them in theuse of computer software for social research.The specific objectives of the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> are to:1. To familiarise the participants about the nature of social research data and the the problemsand prospects of qualitative and quantitative data.2. To train the participants in the use of appropriate modes of analysing quantitative andqualitative data.3. To help the participants understand the assumpti<strong>on</strong>s of applied statistical techniques.4. To familiarise the participants with various software packages for social sciences5. To provide the participants with hands-<strong>on</strong> training in the use of computer for data analysis.C<strong>on</strong>tentsNature, types and problems of social research data: primary and sec<strong>on</strong>dary, qualitative andquantitative. Processing and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Computer softwareand their applicati<strong>on</strong> in data analysis: SPSS, EXCEL and ATLAS-ti . Descriptive Measures.Explorati<strong>on</strong> of relati<strong>on</strong>ship: cross-tabulati<strong>on</strong>, correlati<strong>on</strong>, and graphical and tabular presentati<strong>on</strong>of data. Hypothesis testing: T-test, Chi square, and variance. Predicti<strong>on</strong> techniques: regressi<strong>on</strong>,and logistic regressi<strong>on</strong>. Advanced statistics: discriminant, factor, cluster analyses. Reportingresearch findings.Who can benefit from the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g>?The program is most useful to:1. Scholars engaged in research leading to Ph.D. or M.Phil. degree2. University and college teachers engaged in research and/or teaching research methodology3. Social researchers in instituti<strong>on</strong>s or organisati<strong>on</strong>s engaged in research <strong>on</strong> socio-ec<strong>on</strong>omicissues and implementati<strong>on</strong>/evaluati<strong>on</strong> of programmes.Number of participants: The total number of candidates for the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> is 25 – 20participants form outside Mumbai and 5 from Mumbai. The small batch of participantsfacilitates and fosters better interacti<strong>on</strong> between instructors and participants, and am<strong>on</strong>g theparticipants themselves. Participants are also assured of individual attenti<strong>on</strong> and sufficientaccess to computer facilities for practice.
Selecti<strong>on</strong>: Preference will be given to applicants who have reached the stage of dataprocessing/analysis or are engaged in research or teaching of research methodology. Selectedcandidates would be informed through E-mail or Ph<strong>on</strong>e (please write clearly ph<strong>on</strong>e numberand email address).About the Institute: Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) (Deemed University) is knownfor excellence in educati<strong>on</strong> in the fields of Social Work, Human Resource Management, HealthSciences, Development studies and various other courses. TISS is recognised by the IndianCouncil of Social Science Research (ICSSR) as a centre for providing guidance and c<strong>on</strong>sultancyin research methodology and data processing and analysis for scholars and researchers from allover the country.TISS has c<strong>on</strong>ducted a number of training programmes in the field of computer applicati<strong>on</strong>s insocial research. It has many qualified and senior faculty members in different subject specialtiesin social sciences, a well equipped computer centre with state-of-the-art data processingfacilities.The core faculty for the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> c<strong>on</strong>sists of teachers in the Centre for ResearchMethodology (Dr. D.P. Singh, Mr. K. Ravindran and Dr. Anil Sutar) and the Computer Centre(Shri V. Sivakumar). Expertise is also drawn from the faculty of other Departments in theInstitute and from reputed institutes in Mumbai and elsewhere.Last date for the receipt of duly completed applicati<strong>on</strong>s: 8 th October, 2007. Those desirousof participating in the programme must send in their applicati<strong>on</strong> (original) by regular mail so asto reach the Coordinator <strong>on</strong> or before the last date. They may, however, send an advance copyof the applicati<strong>on</strong> by Fax or E-mail. Applicati<strong>on</strong>s not forwarded by appropriate authorities willnot be c<strong>on</strong>sidered.Applicati<strong>on</strong> must accompany an applicati<strong>on</strong> processing fee (Rs. 100) payable through crossedDemand Draft drawn in favour of ‘The Registrar, TISS’. This fee does not guarantee selecti<strong>on</strong>to the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g>, nor is it refundable.Fees: The <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> is financed by ICSSR, New Delhi. Out-stati<strong>on</strong> participants will bereimbursed actual Sec<strong>on</strong>d Class Train or Bus fare, through the shortest route, and are providedboarding facility (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per ICSSR provisi<strong>on</strong>. As per the ICSSRinstructi<strong>on</strong>s, participants will have to pay a nominal registrati<strong>on</strong> fee. The registrati<strong>on</strong> fee to bepaid <strong>on</strong>ly after c<strong>on</strong>firmati<strong>on</strong> of selecti<strong>on</strong> from programme co-ordinator.Important Dates:Last date for the receipt of applicati<strong>on</strong>: October 8, 2007Date of announcement of selecti<strong>on</strong>: October 15, 2007Applicati<strong>on</strong> form can also be downloaded from http://www.tiss.edu
TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCESDe<strong>on</strong>ar, Mumbai - 400 088<str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> Data Analysis in Social SciencesNovember 12-24, 20071. Name (in capital letters): Mr./Ms./Mrs/Dr. ________________________________2. Address for communicati<strong>on</strong>: _________________________________________________________________________________________ State:________________Tel. Nos.: (O) _______________________ ____ (R) _________________________Fax No. __________________ E-mail Address : _____________________3. Educati<strong>on</strong> : Masters Degree in ____________________________________M.Phil./Ph.D. in _____________________________________4. Present positi<strong>on</strong>:(i) Ph.D. / M.Phil. scholar: Part-time / Full-time(ii) Teaching at ________________________________Subject: ______________(iii) Other (specify) ____________________________________________________5. If registered for Ph.D./M.Phil., menti<strong>on</strong>a) The name of the Department and Universityb) The topic of research:c) The stage of research work:6. If you have taken any training in computers, please state the durati<strong>on</strong> andnature of the training :________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. Purpose of joining the course ?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Place : ________________Date : ________________(Signature of the Applicant)Please submit with DD Rs. 100/-as applicati<strong>on</strong> fees, without fees would not be entertained.
Forwarded by Head of the Department/Ph.D. Guide1. Name of the applicant: ________________________________________2. Name of the Head/Guide: _______________________________________3. Designati<strong>on</strong>: ________________________________________________4. Department/College/University:______________________________________________________Comments in regard to [a] the suitability of candidate for the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g>, [b] theexpectati<strong>on</strong>s from the <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g>, and [c] the provisi<strong>on</strong> of leave of absence to attend the<str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g>:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Place : ______________Date : ______________(Signature with office Stamp)[Duly completed original applicati<strong>on</strong> with processing fees of Rs. 100 is to be forwarded byregular post to Dr. D. P. Singh, Coordinator, <str<strong>on</strong>g>Programme</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> Data Analysis in SocialSciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Post Box 8313, De<strong>on</strong>ar, Mumbai 400 088. Anadvance copy of the applicati<strong>on</strong> may be sent by E-mail: or Fax (022-25562912)