The Learning Lounge

Data Cleaning with OpenRefine

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OpenRefine is a free, open-source tool for working with messy data. It cleans the data, transforms it from one format into another, and extends it with web services and external data.

In this session, attendees will learn the basic applications such as cleaning and transforming data, resolving inconsistencies in a data set, etc.

Duration: 1 hr

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Data Mining Research with RapidMiner

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RapidMiner is a powerful and intuitive data science platform that enables users to perform a wide range of data analytics tasks to extract valuable insights from their data.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• understand the basic features of RapidMiner;
• create and train machine learning models using RapidMiner's intuitive visual interface, and gain insights into techniques such as decision trees and clustering.

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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Data Visualization Tool: Tableau

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In this session, attendees will learn the basic features of Tableau, a data visualization tool.

Duration: 1 hr

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Introduction to AI Literacy, Generative AI, and AI Tools

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AI literacy is the understanding of how artificial intelligence works, its capabilities and limitations, and the ability to critically evaluate the societal impacts of AI systems to make informed decisions in daily life.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• understand the basics of AI, machine learning, and natural language processing;
• use GenAI tools for learning and research at CityU; and
• evaluate the strengths and limitations of GenAI tools in general.

Duration: 1 hr

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Introduction to Large Language Models and their Applications

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This workshop provides an introduction to large language models (LLMs) and explores their diverse applications across various domains. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with pre-trained LLM models and discover how they can be leveraged to tackle real-world problems.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• understand the basic concepts and architecture of large language models;
• identify the key capabilities and limitations of LLMs in various application domains;
• demonstrate the ability to utilize pre-trained LLM models for specific tasks; and
• understand advanced techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning, and how they enhance the capabilities of LLMs.

Duration: 1 hr

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Introduction to R for Statistical Analysis

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R is a widely used software for statistical analysis that is available for free. This workshop will utilize RStudio Cloud to conduct descriptive statistical analysis and provide practical demonstrations.

In this session, attendees will learn how to:

• import data from Excel and CSV files into R, and use different R packages and functions to conduct descriptive statistical analysis, including mean, mode, median, and standard deviation;
• create visualizations of data using R plot.

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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Practical Statistical Analysis with Excel and G*Power

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This hands-on workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize Excel for a wide range of statistical analyses. Participants will learn how to calculate and interpret both descriptive statistics and common inferential statistical tests, enabling them to analyze data and draw meaningful insights.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• utilize Excel to calculate and interpret a variety of descriptive statistics,including mean, median and standard deviation;
• apply Excel to perform common inferential statistical tests, such as t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression; and
• employ G*Power to determine appropriate sample sizes for their research.

Duration: 1 hr

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Preparing Scientific Documents with LaTeX

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LaTeX is a typesetting system that allows users to create high-quality documents with precise formatting. It excels in producing scientific and technical documents, including research papers, reports, theses, and presentations.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• understand the basic features of Overleaf (more info);
• create and organize LaTeX documents, including sections, tables, images, figures, equations, and references.

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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Tableau Basics: Making Charts and Tables

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In this session, attendees will learn how to use Tableau, a data visualization tool, for making charts and tables.

Duration: 1 hr

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Text Analysis with Voyant Tools

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Voyant is a powerful text analysis tool that allows users to gain valuable insights from textual data.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• understand the basic of text analysis and discover text patterns and trends;
• identify and analyze key terms and phrases within your text corpus to uncover important themes and concepts.

Duration: 1 hr

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Understanding the Creative Commons Licenses

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All creative works are automatically protected by copyright. The Creative Commons licenses (CC licenses) facilitate the management of copyright terms so that it is easier to reuse and share creative works.

In this session, attendees will learn:

• the core suite of six CC licenses;
• how to use the CC licenses;
• how to use the CC-licensed works.

Duration: 0.5 hrs

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Using AI Tools to Facilitate the Research Process

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AI tools can be a powerful resource for researchers looking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their research. This workshop is designed to provide researchers with the skills and knowledge required to utilize different AI tools to support their research projects.

In this session, attendees will learn:

• how to integrate AI tools into the research workflow with demonstrations;
• the potential benefits and limitations of using AI in research

Duration: 1 hr

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Web Scraping for Non-Technical Researchers

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Web scraping is a valuable method for researchers because it enables them to extract data from websites in an automated and efficient manner, enhancing the efficiency of their research. It is worth noting that not all web scraping techniques require programming skills. This workshop will showcase two no-code tools that can aid in scraping data from the web and provide hands-on demonstrations.

In this session, attendees will learn:

• the fundamental concepts and principles of web scraping;
• different web scraping tools and their appropriate uses;
• how to utilize two web scraping tools to extract desired web content;
• how to make prudent decisions when gathering data from the internet.

Duration: 1 hr

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