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Beltangady, May 4: Research Methodology is dynamic in nature and equips researchers with a comprehensive outlook about the research. To address challenges and opportunities in the field of research a new software known as IBM SPSS has enabled academicians and researchers to obtain valuable information from the data. Before proceeding for survey & data analysis, basic knowledge on SPSS is vital. In its pursuit to promote research, the department of PG studies in Commerce, Sacred Heart College Madanthyar organized two-days workshop training on Data Management and Statistical Analysis Using SPSS on May 3 and 4. Dr Niyaz Panakaje, associate professor, The Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce & Management, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) was the resource person. He is also an alumnus of Sacred Heart College, Madanthyar.

The primary objective of the workshop was to develop research and analytical skills among the researchers.
The broad objectives were:

To enable the participants to define research problems and to develop a suitable methodology to address the key issues

To enable the participants to understand the need for using appropriate statistical tools in research.

The inaugural session of the workshop was presided over by Dr Joseph NM, principal of Sacred Heart College, Madanthyar. Dr Niyaz Panakaje, the resource person and Nelson Monis coordinator of M Com were also present on the dias. Rishal Miranda of M Com Previous gave the welcome address.

Dr Niyaz Panakaje in his speech during the inauguration, recalled the college days and said that the Sacred Heart college has helped him a lot in order to achieve academic excellence. Dr Joseph NM shared his thoughts about Dr Niyaz and told students to get motivated from his exemplary life. He also said, Dr Niyaz is a self made man who has reached the greatest level of education through his hardwork and dedication.

During the work shop Dr Niyaz explained the primary stages of research and steps in the research process. In the subsequent sessions he dealt with development and types of hypotheses. He explained about primary and secondary methods of data collection, questionnaire designing process, qualities of a good questionnaire and structure of a questionnaire.

Dr Panakaje explained about one sample t test, paired sample t test, one way annova, chi square test, run test. In the end, he elaborated on multivariate analysis. He dealt with co-relation and regression analysis using SPSS.

Pooja VP of M Com final proposed vote of thanks. Pooja Shetty of M Com final was the master of ceremony.