Workshops
Decoding Behaviour
Target Audience : PG, PhD Scholars and Faculty
Duration : 7 Hours
Date : 2 October, 2024 9:00 PM to 17:30 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
BD Lab partners with firstprinciplelabs.in
Vineesh U S, an expert in understanding human behaviour, is organizing a workshop to explore the reasons behind our actions and how we can positively influence our behaviours. As the co-founder of ElegantVie Consults & Designs and First Principle Labs, Vineesh has extensive experience in guiding startups through long-term transformations. He has also helped establish Behavioural Insights Units in various organizations. Known for his innovative teaching methods, Vineesh's workshops are designed to captivate participants and provide valuable insights into human behaviour.
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Analysis Decisions for Qualitative Data
Target Audience : PG, PhD Scholars and Faculty
Duration : 2 Hours
Date : 30 July, 2024 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
Uncover the richness of your qualitative data in our 2-hour workshop. Learn about the various analysis possibilities with qualitative data. Go deeper into your data by discovering hidden meanings, identifying patterns and trends, and crafting compelling narratives. Gain invaluable insights that will transform your research. Bring your own data to the workshop and benefit from hands-on guidance.
Analysis Decisions for Quantitative Data
Target Audience : PG, PhD Scholars and Faculty
Duration : 3 Hours
Date : 6 July, 2024 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
This session will empower you to transform raw quantitative data into actionable insights for informed decision-making. We'll embark on a journey through the key stages of data analysis, equipping you with the skills to navigate through the below on your own data.
Data Wrangling: Coding and Cleaning
Descriptive Statistics
Hypothesis Testing: t-test and ANOVA
Correlation and Regression Analysis
Hypothesis Testing - Bayesian Vs Frequentist Approaches
Target Audience : PG and PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 9 May, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
This interactive workshop explored the two dominant schools of thought in hypothesis testing: the frequentist and Bayesian approaches. Participants gained a deeper understanding of the underlying philosophies and practical applications of each method.
Through hands-on exercises, participants practiced applying frequentist techniques to real-world scenarios. We discussed the concept of prior probabilities and how they are incorporated into the analysis. Participants learned how to calculate posterior probabilities and interpret them in the context of decision-making. The hands-on component continued with exercises that compared and contrasted the results of frequentist and Bayesian approaches for the same data set.
Maximizing Acceptance Potential
Target Audience : PG & PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 25 March, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
This session focused on strategies to increase the likelihood of your research being published in a peer-reviewed journal. We explored the different stages at which a manuscript can be rejected, including self-rejection, editorial rejection, desk rejection, and reviewer rejection. Gaining a thorough understanding of the review process was emphasized, including navigating the expectations and priorities of editors and reviewers.
We discussed methods for identifying the specific aims and scope of a journal, and how to ensure your research aligns with the journal's interests. The session also equipped participants with strategies for anticipating potential reviewer critiques.
Research Proposal Writing - Batch 2
Target Audience : PG & PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 15 February, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
Knowledge and skills to write a compelling and effective research proposal for funding, grants or acceptance into academic programs.
The Art of Research Proposal Writing
Target Audience : PG & PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 8 February, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
Knowledge and skills to write a compelling and effective research proposal for funding, grants or acceptance into academic programs.
Python for Behavioural Sciences
Target Audience : PG, PhD Scholars & Faculty
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 2 to 23 February, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
Introduction to Python
Descriptive and advanced statistics using Python
Data visualisation using Python
Data mining
Predictive modeling
Machine learning
Time-series analysis
Literature Review: Navigating the Pages of Knowledge
Target Audience : PG, PhD Scholars & Faculty
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 25 January, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
Approach to writing a literature review
Types of review
Key Sources for Review
Peer Interaction: Research Methods and Statistics Using JAMOVI
Target Audience : Faculty
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 18 January, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Highlights:
Peer interactions on research methods and JAMOVI amongst faculty members of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) central campus.
Ideas to Impact: Conceptualisation of Research
Target Audience : PG & PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 11 February, 2024 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
In this session participants experienced the following key points:
- Broard research interest
- Research Topic
- Narrowing down to research problem
- Concept maps
- Literature Maps
- Research Questions
Manuscript Writing
Target Audience : PG and PhD Scholars
Duration : 2.25 Hours
Date : 2 September, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
In this session participants experienced the following key points:
- Techniques to improve the readability of their manuscripts through concise writing and effective formatting.
- Essential elements and purpose of each section in a manuscript.
- Present their research findings clearly and story telling format.
- Strategies for organizing and presenting arguments coherently.
Quantitative Series 2 - Data Analysis
Target Audience : PG and PhD Scholars
Duration : 2 Hours
Date : 9 August, 2023 4:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Enriching workshop to explore essential topics and tools that will empower you to make insightful decisions based on data. This workshop is designed to enhance your data analysis skills and boost your confidence in handling quantitative data.
- Introduction to Jamovi and SPSS
- Reliability check of measurements and instruments
- Data distribution and normality
- Relationship exploration through correlation analysis
- Hands-on exercises with real-world datasets, interactive sessions, practical tips and tricks for efficient data analysis
Qualitative Series I - Codes from Rich Text for Thematic Analysis
Target Audience : PG and PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.25 Hours
Date : 26 July, 2023 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
This session on thematic analysis aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop qualitative codes out of a rich text data. The session covers the following key components
- Introduction to Thematic Analysis
- Data Collection and Preparation
- Introduce participants to coding (e.g., inductive, deductive, and hybrid)
- Developing a Coding Framework - initial codes and refine into themes
- Managing Large Datasets: Using software tools for coding and analysis
- Reliability and Validity: Inter-coder reliability checks and methods to address bias and subjectivity
- Analyzing Coded Data: Identify overarching themes, sub-themes, and patterns
- Interpretation and Synthesis
- Reporting the Results: Visualizations, textual descriptions, and quotations
Quantitative Series I - Data Analysis
Target Audience : PG and PhD Scholars
Duration : 1.5 Hours
Date : 21 July, 2023 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Venue : BDLab, Room 527, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Fundamental concepts and techniques in data analysis using quantitative methods. It is an introductory session for individuals interested in understanding how to work with and analyze quantitative data.
- Definition of data analysis and its importance in various fields.
- Different types of data (categorical, numerical) and data formats (cross-sectional, time-series).
- Addressing data quality issues, missing data, and data cleaning.
- Data organization and structuring for analysis.
- Understanding measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and variability (range, standard deviation).
- Probability distributions (e.g., normal distribution) and their properties.
- Overview of popular data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Jamovi, SPSS) and their capabilities.
- Demonstrating basic data analysis functions in these softwares.
- Applying data analysis techniques to real-world datasets.
Research Proposal Writing
Target Audience : PG Students
Duration : 2 Hours
Date : 17 March, 2023 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Venue : Conference Room, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
This session on Research Proposal Writing aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a well-structured and compelling research proposal. The session covers the following key components
- Introduction to Research Proposal Writing
- Components of a Research Proposal
- Writing Style and Structure
- Tailoring the Proposal to the Audience
- Understanding Evaluation Criteria
- Practical Exercises
- Examples and Case Studies
- Q&A and Discussion
- Resources and Further Support
Manuscript Preparation and Submission : Guidelines and Logistics
Target Audience : PG and PhD Scholars
Duration : 3 Hours
Date : 14 to 16 February, 2023 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Venue : Room 553, 5th Floor, R&D Block, Central Campus
Participants in this session would leave with a comprehensive understanding of the manuscript preparation and submission process, enabling them to confidently submit their work for publication and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
- Importance of manuscript preparation and submission in the academic publishing process.
- Familiarizing participants with the specific guidelines of the target publication outlet (journal, conference, etc.).
- Structuring the manuscript: Title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, etc.
- Formatting guidelines: Font, font size, line spacing, margins, headings, and subheadings.
- Citation and referencing styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) to be used.
- Tips for crafting a concise and informative abstract that accurately represents the study's key findings.
- Selecting relevant keywords to enhance discoverability and indexing.
- Best practices for presenting data in tables, figures, and graphs.
- Discussing the importance of ethical writing and responsible authorship.
- Step-by-step guidance on submitting the manuscript through online submission systems or email.
- Discussing the necessary documents, cover letter, and supplementary materials that may be required.
- Understanding the editorial decision-making process and potential outcomes.