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Explore essentials of statistics for researchers

Recorded June 2025 | 1 Hour
Online
Looking to level up your statistical analytics skills for research? This practical webinar will help you master the concepts and tools needed to analyze data with confidence.

Led by Dr. Jacob Wickham, an experienced journal editor and academic trainer, this webinar covers both foundational knowledge and advanced best practices tailored specifically for researchers.

What you will learn:

  • Understanding data types and distributions: An introduction to qualitative and quantitative data, as well as key visualization methods such as histograms, box plots, and scatter plots
  • Developing a statistical procedure: A step-by-step guide to statistical analysis, covering how to check for normality, establish hypotheses, set significance levels, and calculate p-values
  • Crafting effective research questions: Advanced tips for developing clear research questions using the PICOT/PECOT framework
  • Avoiding errors in analysis: Strategies to reduce common statistical errors, such as biases or overreliance on p-values, and tips to avoid them
  • Exploring tools and apps for statistics: Recommendations on essential statistical tools for research, such as RStudio and MATLAB.

About the speakers

Dr. Jacob Wickham
Senior Journal Managing Editor, Adjunct Professor at the Department of Entomology, Rutgers University
Dr. Jacob Wickham has over 15 years of experience in academic publishing and has authored several papers in high-impact journals. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in both research and journal publishing and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with researchers to support them in their publication journey.
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