Course description

The Professional Introduction to SPSS course trains healthcare professionals to use this statistical software, essential for data analysis in medical research. Through a practical and supervised approach, students learn to manipulate data files, perform quality controls, and develop detailed analyses.

This program combines theory and practice to develop data analyst skills adapted to the healthcare sector, ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their skills in academic and scientific environments.

Curriculum and methodology

1. Preparation of the data files.
2. Working with multiple files.
3. Creating and modifying variables.
4. Data quality control.
5. Description of the data.
6. Automation of actions: macros.

METHODOLOGY

Online. Starting from the first informational session via Zoom, and the delivery of materials, such as an introduction to file manipulation at the beginning of the course, if the teachers deem it appropriate, the evaluation session at the end as well, It will be in person.

During this period the student will enjoy a personalized mentoring system. The student will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills by solving a real study. Access to the computer program, except for in-person sessions, is the responsibility of the student. 

Dates and times: The course is open and there are no fixed dates. The days and hours will be agreed upon with each student, adapting to the student's availability.

Teaching: Miguel Martín, honorary professor of the Unit of Biostatistics, UAB. The email address will be given to the students on the first day of class.

Evaluation: Delivery of several exercises during the course, the last approximately after two months of starting. The professor may require the student's presence on the day he/she chooses to discuss aspects related to the work to be submitted.