One of the significant developments in the field of research is the increase in the availability of survey data sets. This positive development is being matched by research efforts of the statistical community experts in optimizing utility of such data sets for more in-depth statistical analysis thereby revealing more interesting information which can be excellent inputs to policy formulation and evaluation.  This training course will update and guide statisticians and researchers on the “What’s” and “How’s” of this emerging analytical technique, Quantitative Analysis of Pooled and Panel Data.

What will participants gain?

During the hands-on sessions, participants will have opportunities to analyze real data using STATA for various interesting issues such as studying the determinants of wage, savings, fertility and poverty.  The data are selected mostly from those used for actual research projects such as data from the Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) and the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS).

Who can participate?

This module is useful for those who are working with cross-sectional or panel data from household or individual surveys: researchers (e.g. market research agencies), government workers (e.g. from DBM, DSWD, DOH, NEDA), members of the academic community, private institutions and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). Researchers who are interested in the statistical analysis of real data for policy formulation and evaluation will benefit from the topics discussed in this module.

Participants are expected to have some statistical (regression) and computational skills (knowledge of MS Excel).  Pre-knowledge in the use of STATA is an advantage.

Course Coverage

Pooled Cross Section Models
Models using Pooled Cross Section Data
Difference-in-Difference (DID) Model
Project Impact Evaluation using Pooled Cross Section Data
Models for Panel Data (Fixed Effects and Random Effects Models)
Hausman Test in Panel Data
Dynamic Panel Model (Arellano-Bond)
Applications of Models using Pooled and Panel Data

Course Duration: 4 days

Registration:

To register and further inquiry, please contact the Training Division at Telefax Nos. (632) 436-1426/929-7543 or email it to japebenito@srtc.gov.ph.

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