Goa State Research Foundation conducts four-day Workshop on Data Analysis using R

Goa Khabar : The Goa State Research Foundation (GSRF) successfully organized a four-day workshop on ‘Data Analysis and Statistical Power using R’ for research scholars in Goa. Held from January 13 to January 16, 2025, the workshop aimed to enhance the participants’ skills in advanced data analysis techniques and statistical methods using the R programming language.

Dr. Pronoy Baidya, an expert in statistical computing and data analysis, served as the resource person for this enriching workshop. With his extensive knowledge and practical insights, Dr. Baidya guided the participants through various concepts, including collection of statistically robust data, data cleaning, data visualization, predictive model building, regression analysis, and statistical power analysis.

With over 75 registrations being received for participation, and accordingly the workshop being conducted batchwise for more personal level interactive teaching-learning, the workshop for the first batch witnessed active participation from twenty dedicated research scholars representing diverse academic disciplines. Each session combined theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, ensuring that attendees gained practical expertise in applying statistical methods to their respective research domains.

The workshop ended with a valedictory programme. Prof. Savio P. Falleiro, Managing Director (GSRF) welcomed the Chief Guest, Shri Bhushan Savoikar (Director of Higher Education) and other dignitaries. Prof. Malapati Janarthanam (Chairman, GSRF) highlighted the importance of organizing the workshop. In his address, Shri Bhushan Savoikar expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming participation by the scholars and commended the Goa State Research Foundation for its initiative in fostering research excellence. He emphasized the importance of data analysis and statistical tools in contemporary research practices.  After the distribution of Certificates to the participants, the Vote of Thanks was delivered by Asst. Prof. Klins Mendes. The workshop was compered by Workshop Coordinator Associate Professor Dr Manoj Ibrampurkar.

In their feedback, the participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to learn and interact with a leading expert in the field. The Goa State Research Foundation remains committed to empowering the academic community by organizing such workshops and providing a platform for skill development and knowledge sharing.