Workshop on Basics of Biostatistics (Using SPSS/R)

Jun 15 - Jun 16, 2023

Workshop Objectives

This workshop will use a combination of lectures, individual exercises, discussions, interactive learning, and guided assignments to help participants understand the research designs and biostatistical method in health research. By the end of the workshop participants are expected to: Understand the fundamentals of study design. Understand the aspects of fundamentals of biostatistical methods. Understand the basic statistical terminology and methods of analyzing the data. Be confident in classifying datatypes and conducting analysis of their own data using SPSS/R software and interpreting the results.

Participants will be trained in either SPSS or R software based on their preference

Who should attend?

Any Person with a background in the health sciences, health policy or health administration, who is desirous of improving their understanding of fundamentals of research design and data analysis methods in health research. Post graduate students in the health sciences and those involved in public health should find this workshop relevant.

Organization and delivery

Course faculty will be from St. John’s Medical College & Research Institute. All course material will be provided. The participants must bring a laptop of their own. The workshop will use a variety of teaching-learning methods. These include lectures, quizzes, hands-on training using SPSS/R, one-to-one discussions, and self-directed study.

Venue

St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India

Registration Fees

Tuition fee: Rs:4130 (3500/- (Course fee)+ 630 (18% GST))

Workshop fee includes tuition fee and workshop expenses (Food & Materials). Fee is to be paid along with the registration form.

Registration Form Link -  COURSE REGISTRATION

NEFT details for Course Fee Payment

NEFT [beneficiary name: St. John’s Research Institute; bank name: Bank of Baroda; beneficiary’s bank A/c #: 05210100024920; branch: John Nagar, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore-560034; IFSC code: BARB0STJOHN (5th digit zero)]

Contact Course Secretariat Ms Shameem for registration. Contact number: 9538147676

E-mail: workshopws@stjohns.in

Participants will have to bear their own travel and accommodation expenses. Accommodation inside St. John’s campus can be arranged on request.

For further enquiry and registration, contact:

Dr Tinku Thomas,                                                                                                                                                                                              PhD Course Director Head,                                                                                                                                                                        Department of Biostatistics                                                                                                                                                                                St. John’s Medical College Bangalore – 560034

Ms Sumithra S                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                          Senior Resident, Biostatistics Unit                                                                                                                                                                    St. John’s Research Institute Bangalore – 560034