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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 OpenRefine
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OpenRefine is a free, open-source tool for working with messy data. It cleans up 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 up and transforming data, resolving inconsistencies in a data set, etc.
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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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;
- 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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