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March 2022
beginR: An Introduction to R (Online)
Learning R on your own? Want some help along the way? beginR is a series of virtual meetings organized by the University Libraries and the Odum Institute that provides support to students, faculty and staff who are learning the R programming language. The first week, the instructors will introduce attendees to R, help them install the software, and share the materials that will be covered in subsequent meetings. In the following weeks, beginR attendees will learn R by following…
Find out more »An Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning using R (Online)
This course is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. This two day (3/22/2022 and 3/24/2022) course will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Statistical machine learning and data mining is an interdisciplinary research area which is closely related to statistics, computer sciences, engineering, and bioinformatics. Many statistical machine learning and data mining techniques and algorithms are very useful for various scientific areas. This short course will provide an…
Find out more »An Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning using R (Online)
This course is now full and we are no longer accepting registrations. This two day (3/22/2022 and 3/24/2022) course will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Statistical machine learning and data mining is an interdisciplinary research area which is closely related to statistics, computer sciences, engineering, and bioinformatics. Many statistical machine learning and data mining techniques and algorithms are very useful for various scientific areas. This short course will provide an…
Find out more »Google Earth Engine for Urban Studies (Online)
This class is now closed. This course is being offered in collaboration between the Odum Institute and the Center for Urban & Regional Studies. This two-day course (3/28/22 and 3/30/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Urbanization has been a fundamental trend of the past two centuries and a key force shaping the development of the modern world. While urbanization in rapidly growing nations is helping lift hundreds…
Find out more »Google Earth Engine for Urban Studies (Online)
This class is now closed. This course is being offered in collaboration between the Odum Institute and the Center for Urban & Regional Studies. This two-day course (3/28/22 and 3/30/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Urbanization has been a fundamental trend of the past two centuries and a key force shaping the development of the modern world. While urbanization in rapidly growing nations is helping lift hundreds…
Find out more »April 2022
Introduction to Program Evaluation (Online)
This course date has been changed from March 7 to April 18. This one-day course will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 3:00 p.m., with a lunch break This course provides training on evaluating public services and programs. At the end of the course, participants will understand and be able to describe program evaluation, and how it can help you understand…
Find out more »Introduction to Mission Planning, Data Analysis, and Creating Maps with Drones (In-Person)
This course is being offered in collaboration between the Odum Institute and the Center for Urban & Regional Studies. This one-day in-person short course, led by the Carolina Drone Lab, will cover drone data collection, planning, and analysis. Small unoccupied aircraft systems (sUAS or drones) are a common mapping and 3D-modeling tool in many organizations. To fully leverage the technology and its benefits, there needs to be a foundation in understanding how to collect quality images and…
Find out more »May 2022
Integrated Mixed Methods: Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods and Results (Online)
This class and waitlist are FULL. We are no longer accepting registrations. This three-day course (5/2/22, 5/4/22, and 5/6/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This demanding paradigm requires knowledge, skill, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative…
Find out more »Integrated Mixed Methods: Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods and Results (Online)
This class and waitlist are FULL. We are no longer accepting registrations. This three-day course (5/2/22, 5/4/22, and 5/6/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This demanding paradigm requires knowledge, skill, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative…
Find out more »Integrated Mixed Methods: Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Methods and Results (Online)
This class and waitlist are FULL. We are no longer accepting registrations. This three-day course (5/2/22, 5/4/22, and 5/6/22) will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This demanding paradigm requires knowledge, skill, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative…
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