BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca880d6f DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T160000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /sampling-survey-research-w26 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Sampling in Survey Research CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Once you have found your research topic and landed on research\ nquestions you aim to answer with survey data from human research\npartici pants\, then it is time to decide who to observe and gather\ninformation f rom. Sampling\, the process of selecting the people you\nare going to gath er data from with your survey\, is a crucial step in\nthe data collection process. It is essential to consider the best\nway(s) to select your sampl e\, given the resources (time\, money\,\naccess\, etc.) available to you\, to achieve the best-quality sample\,\nand thus the best quality data\, po ssible. This workshop delves into\nthe art of sampling in survey research\ , and reviews current best\npractices for a variety of sampling procedures available to\nresearchers in Canada. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca88490a DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /love-data-week-love-first-stat-rediscover-fundamentals SUMMARY:Love Data Week: Love at First Stat - Rediscover the Fundamentals CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Refresh your understanding of fundamental statistical concepts and\nstrengthen your data analysis skills in this interactive workshop.\nU sing R\, we’ll revisit key topics such as descriptive statistics\,\nprob ability distributions\, hypothesis testing and basic inferential\ntechniqu es. Through guided exercises\, you’ll learn how to apply\nthese concepts effectively to interpret and analyze data with\nconfidence.  DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca8856ec DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /love-data-week-turning-numbers-love-letters SUMMARY:Love Data Week: Turning Numbers into Love Letters CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Data are often stored in tables or databases\, which provide\ni nformation about size and variable types but reveal little about\nunderlyi ng patterns. This online workshop introduces graphical and\nnumerical tech niques to uncover data structure and summarize\ndistributions effectively. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca886432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /unlock-power-linear-regression-w26 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of Linear Regression CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Linear regression models\, also known as linear models\, are es sential\ntools in various fields due to their simplicity and ease of\ninte rpretation. This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to\nboth sim ple and multiple linear regression.\n\nWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:\n\n* Fundamental s of regression models and their assumptions\n * How to interpret coeffici ents and conduct significance testing\n * Exploring interactions between v ariables and using dummy variables\n * Model-checking techniques\, includi ng residual plots and\ncollinearity diagnostics\n * Methods for model sele ction DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca887341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /data-organization-made-easy-dplyr LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Data Organization Made Easy with dplyr CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to transform messy datasets into clean\, structur ed\ninsights? This workshop introduces you to dplyr -- a powerful R\npack age for data manipulation.\n\nThrough practical examples\, you’ll discov er how to:\n\n*\nCombine multiple operations seamlessly with pipes\n\n *\n Select and arrange columns and rows for clarity\n\n * Filter and group d ata to uncover patterns\n * Summarize and transform datasets for analysis \n\nWhether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills\,\nyou ’ll have the confidence to manage data like a pro and streamline\nyour a nalysis by the end of the workshop.  DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca888ecd DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T160000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /conducting-surveys-qualtrics-f25 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Conducting Surveys with Qualtrics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Qualtrics to create and launch a survey. The g oal of\nthis workshop is to provide an overview of the whole process along \nwith some hands-on exercises. The workshop will start with\ninstructions on how to build a survey\, then will cover getting it\nready for the fiel d\, and finish with showing users how to distribute\,\nmonitor\, and extra ct their data.\n\nRegistration is free to all students\, faculty and staff at the\nUniversity of Waterloo. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca88a01d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251103T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251103T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /mean-business-hands-guide-group-comparison-f25 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Mean Business: A Hands-on Guide to Group Comparison CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we aim to provide a practical introduction t o\nstatistical methods used for comparing group means\, including various\ ntypes of t-tests\, analysis of variance (ANOVA)\, and post-hoc analysis\n techniques. Participants will learn when and how to apply independent\nand paired t-tests\, interpret ANOVA results\, and choose appropriate\npost-h oc tests to explore significant findings. Through examples and\nhands-on e xercises\, attendees will gain confidence in selecting and\nexecuting the suitable statistical tests for their data. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca88af61 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /statistics-refresher-revisiting-essentials-f25 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Statistics Refresher: Revisiting the Essentials CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a comprehensive review of fundamental\ns tatistical concepts using the R software. Participants will revisit\nkey t opics such as descriptive statistics\, probability distributions\,\nhypoth esis testing\, and basic inferential statistics. The session\nincludes pra ctical exercises in R to reinforce understanding and\napplication of these concepts. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca88becb DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /r-beginners-your-data-adventure-begins-f25 LOCATION:DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre 200 University Aven ue West DC 1568 Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:R for Beginners: Your Data Adventure Begins CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory workshop to R\, where you’ll lea rn the\nfundamentals of this powerful open-source language.\n\nREGISTRATIO N IS FREE and open to all University of Waterloo faculty\,\nstaff\, and s tudents (both graduate and undergraduate). No prior\nprogramming experienc e is required. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69bccca88cc63 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250422T140000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/statistical-consulting-survey-research-unit/events /roundtable-discussion-bots-fraudulent-data-survey-research SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Bots & Fraudulent Data in Survey Research CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of experts for a thought-provoking conversation on the\nimpact of bots and fraudulent data in survey research. We’ll explo re\nbest practices for detecting and preventing bot participation\,\nident ifying and cleaning fraudulent data\, and addressing the\nchallenges posed by imposter respondents. DTSTAMP:20260320T042720Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR