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.
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** The titles and order of events are subject to amendment.
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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:
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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.
Telephone enquiries about bookings: 01223 355294 x801 (has an answerphone)
E-mail enquiries about bookings: [log in to unmask]
(important: put "ASSESS" in the Subject field) Fax (Peter Watson):01223
359062
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MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
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