EU-CONEXUS: Data Processing for Researchers (Online)
Date
23, 30 Jan
6, 13, 20, 27 Feb
6 March
Fridays 17.00 – 20.00 CET
Location
Online
Led by
Juan Tomás Moreno (Catholic University of Valencia)
Target Audience
Doctoral Candidates
Course Description
Short description of the course:
This course offers a practical introduction to data processing and analysis, tailored for PhD students across disciplines. Participants will learn how to collect, organize, and analyze data using widely accessible tools such as Excel, SQL, R, and Python. The course focuses on the full data workflow: from cleaning and structuring information, to applying descriptive and inferential statistics, to communicating results effectively through tables and visualizations. No prior programming experience is required.
Learning outcomes:
- Organize and summarize raw data using Excel and SQL queries.
- Apply descriptive statistics to explore distributions and variability.
- Conduct basic inferential analyses, including correlations and simple regressions.
- Use R and Python (pandas) to automate data cleaning, manipulation, and visualization.
- Interpret statistical results in the context of academic research.
- Present findings clearly through tables, charts, and concise conclusions.
Further Information about the Course: >Data Processing for Researchers<
Registration
- via EU-CONEXUS by e-mail to Dr. Yue Hu: yue.hu[at]uni-rostock.de (Phone: +49 381 498 3068)
- Application deadline: December 15, 2025
More about EU-CONEXUS
Among other opportunities the European Higher Education alliance EU-CONEXUS offers a qualification program in English language open for doctoral candidates of the University of Rostock. The courses are offered by all partner universities of EU-CONEXUS and are free of charge for all participants from the University of Rostock.
Contact:
Dr. Yue Hu
E-Mail: yue.huuni-rostockde
Phone: +49 381 498 3068