AgFReM
NOE Project

Online Workshop in Nepal, January 26 and 27, 2021

AgFReM Research Consortium Online Workshop for Statistical Analysis with "R"

On January 26 and 27, 2021, the "AgFReM Research Consortium Online Workshop for Statistical Analysis with "R" was held online using Zoom meeting platform due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This workshop was co-sponsored and organized by Risk Analysis Research Center, ISM and the Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University. This workshop was aimed at building capacity for forest resource management in Nepal. It was designed to enable participants to use statistical software, "R", and to conduct a hands-on approach to dealing with various statistical analyses on data. The participants learned about basics of the R software remotely using their own computers. On the first day, the participants learned about the basic commands for statistical analysis, data handling and graphics in R. On the second day, after the participants went through the remaining topics of graphics in R, they learned about a single regression model. Although it seemed that there was a gap in proficiency among the participant, they were able to help each other by sharing their thought, ideas and commands through a chat tool. Also, it seemed that a chat tool made it easier for the participants to raise questions to instructors during the session. In addition, various tools available in the online meeting application made the workshop interactive, lively and fruitful. All participants expressed interest looking forward to an event in the following year. The workshop ended successfully with a total of 93 participants. The workshop was run mainly by Mr. Shreekanta S. Khatiwada from Institute of Forestry Pokhara Campus.

  • Image of the workshopSome of online workshop participants

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