Instats seminars on research methods (Institute for Statistical and Data Science)
Below are some research methods seminars at Instats (https://instats.org) which may be of interest to you:
Beyond ChatGPT: Agentic AI as 24/7 Research Assistants with Piers Steel & Hadi Fariborzi – Livestreaming Mar 13
This advanced one-day workshop, presented by professors Piers Steel and Hadi Fariborzi, delves into the transformative power of agentic AI in academic research, equipping participants to automate data collection, analysis, and real-time dashboard updates…
Beyond ChatGPT: Building and Deploying Generative AI with Ginger Holt – Livestreaming Mar 13 – Apr 10
This 5-day workshop provides an in-depth exploration of developing and deploying generative AI applications, focusing on Python programming for research across the sciences…
Educator Self-Assessment for Equity and Belonging (Free Seminar) with Xu (Sunny) Wang & Ann Curry-Stevens & Amadou Barry – Livestreaming Mar 15
We introduce a new tool called “Instructor Self-Assessment for Racial Equity and Belonging”…
Decision Optimization with Classical and Modern AI with Leonid Chindelevitch – Livestreaming Mar 18 – 20th
This three-day workshop equips PhD students, academics, and data scientists with comprehensive insights into decision optimization, emphasizing applications across a broad range of fields…
Assessing Measurement Reliability and Validity with Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) – Livestreaming Mar 18
This workshop, offered by the Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) at University College London, provides a comprehensive understanding of reliability and validity in academic research…
Searching for Systematic Reviews: Selecting and Searching Databases with Julie Glanville & Carol Lefebvre – Livestreaming Mar 19 – 21st
This training event looks at the range of resources that could be searched when undertaking systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses in healthcare…
Getting started with R and RStudio (Free Seminar) with QCIF – Livestreaming Mar 20
This seminar introduces R and RStudio, providing a hands-on guide to setting up and managing research projects efficiently…
Analyses Multivariées avec SPSS with SMCS – Livestreaming Mar 20 – Apr 2
Cet atelier intensif de deux jours offre une formation approfondie sur les techniques d’analyse multivariée avec SPSS, largement utilisée dans les domaines académiques et professionnels…
Introduction to Dyadic Data Analysis with Michael Fitzgerald – Livestreaming Mar 21 – 23rd
This comprehensive three-day workshop delves into dyadic data analysis using Mplus, equipping participants with the skills to analyze paired interactions and complex relational dynamics in the social sciences…
Introduction to Bayesian Analysis with Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) – Livestreaming Mar 21
This course focuses on the principles of Bayesian analysis with the aim to enable participants to apply Bayesian methods in their own research and understand the Bayesian analyses and results of others…
Introduction to Python for Data Analysis with ChatGPT with Peter Gruber – Livestreaming Mar 22 – 26th
This workshop provides a 21st-century introduction to Statistical Analysis and Programming with Python using ChatGPT…
Stable Isotope Mixing Models in R with Andrew Jackson – Livestreaming Mar 23 – 26th
This four-day seminar provides an intensive exploration of Stable Isotope Mixing Models (SIMMs), equipping participants with practical skills for analyzing ecological data using advanced R tools like SIBER, simmr, and MixSIAR…
Integration in Mixed Methods Research: Principles and Practices with Sergi Fabregues – Livestreaming Mar 25 – 26th
This seminar offers an in-depth exploration of mixed methods research, teaching participants how to effectively integrate qualitative and quantitative data to enhance their research outcomes…
Introduction to Meta-Analysis with Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) – Livestreaming Mar 25 – 28th
This workshop by the Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) from University College London is a comprehensive course designed to equip researchers with the skills to conduct, interpret, and present meta-analyses in their research…
Clustering High-Dimensional Data with ChatGPT with Nikolay Oskolkov – Livestreaming Mar 29
This seminar provides comprehensive training in clustering techniques using R and Python with the assistance from large language models such as ChatGPT…
Data Visualisation in Excel for Beginners with Irina Mironova – Livestreaming Mar 31 – Apr 3
This four-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to data visualization in Excel, with a focus on energy transition and sustainable energy futures…
Better and Faster Academic Writing with LaTeX and ChatGPT with Peter Gruber – Livestreaming Apr 1 – 15th
This three-day seminar introduces technical and creative aspects of academic writing with LaTeX…
Preparing and Exploring Data in SPSS (Free Seminar) with QCIF – Livestreaming Apr 3
This seminar provides hands-on training in SPSS, with a focus on essential data analysis techniques…
Using AI to Read Hidden Signals of Humans, Animals, and Plants with Peter Gloor – Livestreaming Apr 4 – 5th
This seminar explores the use of AI and machine learning to decode non-verbal communication in humans, animals, and plants, focusing on the concept of honest signals…
Evolutionary Ecology of the Barn Owl with Alexandre Roulin – Livestreaming Apr 8
This seminar offers an immersive exploration into the evolutionary ecology of barn owls, led by renowned expert Alexandre Roulin, who shares over forty years of research insights…
Set-Theoretic Multi-Method Research: Combining QCA and Case Studies with Carsten Schneider – Livestreaming Apr 9 – 12th
This three-day seminar provides comprehensive training in Set-Theoretic Multi-Method Research (SMMR), integrating Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) with detailed case studies to enhance participants’ methodological capabilities for drawing descriptive and causal inference…
Predictive Model Assessments and Comparisons in PLS-SEM (Free Seminar) with Marko Sarstedt & Christian M. Ringle – Livestreaming Apr 10
This two-hour introductory course offers a comprehensive overview of predictive model assessment and comparison in partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM)…
Latent Class Analysis (LCA) using Mplus with Bert Weijters – Livestreaming Apr 10 – 11th
This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to Latent Class Analysis (LCA) using Mplus, exploring its application in social sciences for identifying hidden subgroups within complex datasets…
Ethical Practices in Qualitative Research with Corinne Seals – Livestreaming Apr 15 – 16th
This two-day workshop focuses on the ethical practices essential for conducting qualitative research, emphasizing interaction with vulnerable populations, participant protection, and community engagement…
AI-Assisted Qualitative Analysis with Christina Silver – Livestreaming Apr 15 – 17th
This comprehensive workshop is aimed at equipping researchers with the skills to utilize AI appropriately in their qualitative analysis…
Supply Chain Analytics and Stock Market Intelligence with Yao Zhao – Livestreaming Apr 16
This seminar delves into the intersection of supply chain management and stock market intelligence, highlighting how data analytics can reveal the influence of supply chains on financial and stock market performance…
Foundations of Statistical Analysis in R with QCIF – Livestreaming Apr 16
This seminar introduces researchers to analysing relational and correlational research questions in R, covering key methods for hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, and non-parametric alternatives…
Analysis of RNA-Seq Data with Rosina Savisaar – Livestreaming Apr 17 – May 22
This workshop provides a gentle introduction to RNA-seq data analysis, with a focus on gaining an intuitive understanding of the underlying statistical concepts…
Nonlinear Time Series Analyses (Part II) with Bernard Ricca – Livestreaming Apr 22 – 25th
This four-day seminar delves into phenomenological modeling of time series, focusing on nonlinear dynamic methodologies such as sparse identification of nonlinear dynamics, dynamic mode decomposition, and hidden Markov models, all implemented using the R programming language…
Exploratory Data Analysis in R with Tidyverse with Chester Ismay – Livestreaming Apr 23 – 25th
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) using R and the tidyverse suite, focusing on practical data manipulation and visualization techniques essential for robust research…
Using Zotero for Academic Writing (Free Seminar) with Daisung Jang – Livestreaming Apr 24
This seminar provides an overview of using Zotero for efficient citation management in academic writing, helping researchers streamline their workflows and maintain well-organized literature reviews…
Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics with Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) – Livestreaming Apr 28 – May 3
This intensive 5-day workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to research methods and statistics, equipping participants with practical skills in statistical methodologies essential for high-quality research…
Simulation-Based Inference: Bootstrapping and Randomization (Free Seminar) with Patti Frazer Lock & Robin Lock – Livestreaming May 2
This 1-hour seminar provides an introduction to simulation-based inference techniques, focusing on bootstrap intervals and randomization tests, which are essential techniques for advancing research capabilities with complex datasets…
Fluid Preservation for Research and Collection Management with Simon Moore – Livestreaming May 5 – 8th
This four-day advanced workshop, led by Simon Moore, delves into fluid preservation techniques crucial for the long-term storage and conservation of biological specimens…
Foundations of Statistical Analysis in SPSS with QCIF – Livestreaming May 7
This seminar introduces researchers to analysing relational and correlational research questions in SPSS, covering key methods for hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, and non-parametric alternatives…
Multi-Group CFA & SEM in Mplus with Bert Weijters – Livestreaming May 8 – 9th
This workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) and multi-group structural equation modeling (MGSEM), using Mplus software to enhance researchers’ abilities in handling complex data across diverse fields like psychology, sociology, and marketing…
Introduction to Survey Sampling with Alexandru Cernat & Tarek Al Baghal – Livestreaming May 13 – 14th
This two-day workshop provides an in-depth introduction to applied survey sampling, focusing on key techniques such as simple random sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling…
How to Peer Review Search Strategies with Julie Glanville & Carol Lefebvre – Livestreaming May 14 – 16th
This seminar provides a comprehensive guide to peer reviewing search strategies, essential for improving the quality and accuracy of research findings across multiple disciplines…
Analysing Survey Data with Weights and Complex Designs with Alexandru Cernat & Tarek Al Baghal – Livestreaming May 15 – 17th
This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to analyzing survey data with weights and complex survey design, specifically focusing on handling stratification, clustering, and unequal selection probabilities using R…
Data Visualization with ggplot2 with SMCS – Livestreaming May 19
This half-day seminar offers an in-depth introduction to data visualization with ggplot2, an R language package for creating clear, aesthetic graphical representations of complex data…
Using ChatGPT with Stata: Regression Analysis (Part I) with Tor Georg Jakobsen – Livestreaming May 19 – 25th
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to regression techniques essential for social science research…
Reporting in R using Quarto with SMCS – Livestreaming May 22
This half-day seminar will enable you to master the use of Quarto to transform your R analyses into dynamic, professional reports, exploring modern tools for creating interactive, reproducible documents…
Network Psychometrics: From Theory to Practice with Larry Price – Livestreaming May 23 – 31st
This four-day workshop introduces participants to network psychometrics, a novel approach to understanding psychological constructs through network models…
Regression Analysis using R with QCIF – Livestreaming May 28
This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to regression analysis using R…
ANOVA and GLMs with SPSS with Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) – Livestreaming Jun 5
The ‘ANOVA and GLMs with SPSS’ workshop by the Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC) at University College London is a comprehensive exploration of ANOVA and General Linear Models, designed for PhD students, professors, and professional researchers in various fields…
Using ChatGPT with Stata: Regression Analysis (Part II) with Tor Georg Jakobsen – Livestreaming Jun 9 – 11th
This comprehensive 3-day workshop focuses on refining statistical modeling and regression analysis skills by integrating advanced AI tools like ChatGPT with traditional software such as Stata…
Regression Analysis using SPSS with QCIF – Livestreaming Jun 17
This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to regression analysis using SPSS, equipping researchers with the skills to apply linear and logistic regression techniques in their work…
Using AI for Data Analysis in R with Daisung Jang – Livestreaming Jul 1
This seminar explores how generative AI can enhance data analysis and visualization within R, enabling researchers to automate tasks and conduct more sophisticated analyses…