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Training Programme
on
Statistical Techniques for Agricultural Data Analysis
for the Technical Personnel
(under the HRM unit, ICAR)
February 15 - 24, 2018
Course Coordinators
Dr. Susheel Kumar Sarkar
Sh. Sunil Kumar Yadav
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics
Research Institute
Library Avenue, PUSA, New Delhi–110 012 http://www.iasri.res.in
"Most users of complex statistical procedures have problems which can and should be han-dled with simple techniques." - Andrews
Introduction
In order to make research globally competitive, it is essential that sound statistical methodologies be adopted for the collection and analysis of data. The subject of Statistics is now well developed and with the help of computers, it can handle any kind of analysis. It is very vital for the Technical Personnel, handling a vital part of data collection, entry and analysis, to be acquainted with the statistical techniques and use of computers.
This course, therefore, aims to update their analytical skills and to provide them with an opportunity to study and learn some of the statistical analytical techniques for agricultural data. The course is practical oriented and each technique would be followed by practical using software like MS Excel or SAS. Problems faced by the participants in analyzing the data would also be discussed in depth.
Objectives
To familiarize the participants with the basics of the subject of Statistics and its applications to their respective fields
To acquaint them in statistical analysis of experimental data for making valid inferences using statistical software
To help in upgrading the capabilities and skills of the participants in statistical data analysis
Course Contents
The course has been structured in a series of classroom lectures followed by practical on computers using statistical software. The course emphasizes on analysis of agricultural data using appropriate statistical technique and the use of statistical software.
The main topics that would be covered are:
Software Familiarization and Use: MS Excel, SAS, SPSS
Descriptive Statistics
Exploratory Data Analysis
Graphical Representation of data
Testing of Hypothesis: (t-test, F-test, chi-square test)
Correlation and Regression Analysis
Transformation of Data
Planning and Designing of Experiments
ANOVA & ANCOVA
Basic Experimental Designs
Factorial Experiments
Split and Strip-plot Designs
Group of Experiments
Principal Component Analysis
Cluster Analysis
Non-parametric Tests
Planning and Designing of Sample Survey
Time Series Analysis
Course material will be provided to all partici-pants. The participants are requested to bring with them one or two problems and data sets of their own field. There will be ample opportunity for every participant to express his/her problems in analyzing the agricultural data.
Venue
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012.
Duration
February 15 – 24, 2018 (10 Days)
Climate at Delhi
The climate in Delhi is pleasant during February.
ICAR-IASRI (http://www.iasri.res.in)
ICAR-IASRI is a premier Institute, established in 1959, mainly responsible for conducting research and imparting education/training in the field of Agricultural Statistics and Informatics. The Institute is equipped with the modern facilities that include:
Computational facilities: The Institute has good computing laboratories well equipped with latest hardware and software packages along with modern teaching aids.
Library: The e-library has rich collection of books and journals on Statistics, Computer Science and other related disciplines including on-line journals and bibliographic databases.
Guest house: The Institute has limited accommodation facility in guest house.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
Working as Technical Personnel in any ICAR Institute or SAUs/ CAUs/ ICAR funded KVKs.
Basic knowledge of Statistics and Computer.
Nominations
Interested technical personnel fulfilling the eligibility conditions may apply through proper channel.
Financial Liabilities
The participants will have to meet their TA/DA from their respective Institutes.
Expenditure towards lunch, session tea, study mate-rial, contingency, etc. will be borne by the organizing institute from the HRD fund available.
Note: Participants from SAUs/CAUs will have to pay a fee of Rs. 6500/- per person.
Application Form
Training Programme on
“Statistical Techniques for Agricultural Data Analysis”
(February 15 - 24, 2018)
1. Full Name (in block letters):
2. Designation:
3. Present employer and address
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4. Address to which reply should be sent (in block letters)
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5. Permanent Address
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Telephone No. (Off.): (Res.): Mob No.: Fax No.:
E-mail address:
6. Date of Birth:
6. Sex: Male / Female
7. Professional Experience:
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9. Marital Status: Married/Unmarried
10. Mention if you have participated in any training pro-gramme / workshop during past five years under ICAR / other organizations:
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11. Academic Record:
12. Discipline:
13. Level of knowledge of Statistics and Computer usage
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Signature of the Applicant with Date
14. Recommendations of the forwarding Institute
Signature of the Forwarding
Authority with Seal and Date
Certificate
It is certified that the information furnished above is correct. TA/ DA for the entire period of stay during the training will be paid by this office. Signature of the Sponsoring
Authority with Seal and Date
Number of Participant: 25
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 05.02.2018
Information to Selected Candidates: 07.02.2018
All correspondence may be addressed to:
Dr. L. M. Bhar
Director (A)
ICAR-IASRI, Library Avenue, PUSA,
New Delhi-110 012.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 011-25841479
Fax: 011-25841564
or
Dr. Seema Jaggi
Head (A), Division of Design of Experiments
ICAR-IASRI, Library Avenue, PUSA,
New Delhi-110012.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 011-25847284
Fax: 011-25841564
or
Dr. Susheel Kumar Sarkar
Course Coordinator
ICAR-IASRI, Library Avenue, PUSA,
New Delhi-110 012.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 011-25847122 / 4166
Mob: +91-8368096196
or
Sh. Sunil Kumar Yadav
Course Coordinator
ICAR-IASRI, Library Avenue, PUSA,
New Delhi-110 012.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 011-25847122 / 4154
Mob: +91-8287687323
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