ASSESS: SPSS USERS' GROUP INTRODUCTION TO SURVIVAL ANALYSIS IN SPSS THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2009 9-45AM TO 12-45PM ALCUIN RESEARCH RESOURCE CENTRE UNIVERSITY OF YORK, YORK, UK AN INTRODUCTION TO R HALF-DAY WORKSHOP THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2009 2PM TO 4PM ALCUIN RESEARCH RESOURCE CENTRE UNIVERSITY OF YORK, YORK, UK 23RD ANNUAL USERS' MEETING FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2009 ALCUIN RESEARCH RESOURCE CENTRE AUDITORIUM UNIVERSITY OF YORK, YORK, UK ASSESS is an independent user group for SPSS, a computer package for analysing and presenting data. It is run by users, for users and is completely independent of manufacturers of the software. Between 1996 and 2008 ASSESS gave workshops on aspects of SPSS including syntax, macros, output management system (OMS) and Python. Two half-day workshops are provisionally planned to be held in the Alcuin Research Resource Centre, University of York, on 8th October 2009. The workshops are open to users of SPSS who are familiar with the menu toolbar but have limited knowledge of syntax. Workshop topics are at http://www.spssusers.co.uk/Events/2009/index.html Both workshops will be taught in an interactive hands-on workshop-style format, with frequent examples and exercises for participants to work through. A full set of notes and exercise solutions will also be given to all who attend. If participants have SPSS-related queries relating to their own data which they wish to explore, both tutors will be willing to (at least attempt to!) answer these at the end of each day. Dr Clive Downs is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Open University, and also works in Performance Management at Reading Borough Council. He applies Survival Analysis in research into social care, and also has research interests in complex systems. He will lead the 'Introduction to Survival analysis in SPSS' workshop. Professor Gilbert MacKenzie who will lead the ‘Introduction to R’ workshop has a background in medical statistics. He works at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Limerick and is a regular contributor to ASSESS User group meetings. (See http://www.staff.ul.ie/mackenzieg/Assess/assess.html for further details). The Introduction to Survival analysis in SPSS workshop will last from 9-45am to 12-45pm and the Introduction to R will last from 2pm to 4pm. The booking fee includes a coffee break mid-workshop but not overnight accommodation. Lunch is included for those attending BOTH workshops and may be requested if attending just one workshop (see booking form below). Further details will be sent out to delegates upon receipt of booking forms. Delegates can choose to attend either or both workshops and/or the annual users meeting the following day. On the day following the workshops there will be the annual meeting of the SPSS users group (ASSESS). Come along to: * hear SPSS users talk about applications,the problems and solutions * hear the latest news from SPSS UK staff about product developments, and put your questions to them * see "live" demonstrations of SPSS software * exchange ideas with other SPSS users * plan for an even better user group. The venue for both the workshops and users' meeting is the Alcuin Research Resource Centre (ARRC) on York University campus located in Heslington, 2 miles to the south-east of the city centre. It takes 10-15 minutes in a taxi from the railway station. The Number 4 bus runs regularly to the University from York railway station (see http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/). Parking at the University is very difficult. Location details are at http://www.york.ac.uk/np/maps/. Accommodation is bookable via tourist information on (01904) 621756 or (01904) 554455. THE PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME** * Welcome and introduction to meeting * SPSS company and product news; SPSS software demonstrations * How to use SPSS Mixed Models as an excuse to visit lap dancing clubs by Andy Field, University of Sussex * Research, regeneration and education – analysing survey data with SPSS by Tony Alderton, Kent County Council * Features of handling NHS Supply data in SPSS by Jahanara Choudhury and Geoff Ellis, NHS Supply Chain * Data modelling in non profit marketing: case studies & discussion by John Sauve-Rodd, Datapreneurs & David Dipple, Tangible Data * Polychoric Correlations with SPSS Custom Dialogue Builder by Joao Maroco, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Lisbon * Data Preparation and Entry using the SPSS menu by Elizabeth Wiredu, Data Solution Services. * Annual General Meeting of ASSESS. Registration and coffee will start at 10am. Papers and other events will run from 10.30am to about 5.00pm. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea are included in the registration fee. A timetable will be e-mailed to delegates in advance of the meeting. ______________________ ** The titles and order of events are subject to amendment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKING FORM ASSESS: INTRODUCTION TO SURVIVAL ANALYSIS IN SPSS Thursday 8th October 2009 9-45am to 12-45pm Alcuin Research Resource Centre (ARRC Computer Training Lab), University of York ASSESS: INTRODUCTION TO R Thursday 8th October 2009 2pm to 4pm Alcuin Research Resource Centre (ARRC Computer Training Lab), University of York ASSESS : SPSS USERS' GROUP MEETING Friday 9th October 2009, ARRC auditorium, University of York Important: Bookings will not be treated as firm until a cheque or official (company) order, payable to ASSESS, is received. Payment possible by BACS. Details on request. Deadline for bookings: Wednesday 30th September 2009. Please note we reserve the right to cancel the workshops if there are insufficient numbers. Name: ______________________________ Tel: ____________________ Email: ______________________________ Fax: ____________________ Job Title: ___________________________________ Organization: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ _______________________ Postcode _______________ Names of attendees & event(s) they wish to attend (Please delete as appropriate): (Names for badges) 1. _________________________ Event(s): Survival Analysis/R/Annual Users Meeting 2. _________________________ Event(s): Survival Analysis/R/Annual Users Meeting 3. _________________________ Event(s): Survival Analysis/R/Annual Users Meeting 4. _________________________ Event(s): Survival Analysis/R/Annual Users Meeting 5. _________________________ Event(s): Survival Analysis/R/Annual Users Meeting (Please enter the appropriate amounts below and delete as appropriate) First delegate Subsequent delegates No. Students No. Survival analysis workshop £80 £70 £40 Introduction to R workshop £80 £70 £40 Both workshops (includes lunch) £150 £130 £75 Annual Conference £70 £60 £40 Annual Conference plus survival analysis £140 £120 £70 Annual Conference plus R £140 £120 £70 Annual Conference plus both workshops (includes lunch between workshops) £190 £160 £90 Lunch before or after single workshop £10 £10 £5 TOTALS £ £ £ GRAND TOTAL £ If having Lunch: Specify vegetarian or other dietary requirements, if any: ________________________________________________________________ Cheque or official order enclosed for _______GBP For official orders please also give here the number and address for invoicing: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (Please indicate if you require a receipt of payment) Return completed forms to: Peter Watson, ASSESS, 15 Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EF BY WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER. 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