FDP ON STATISTICAL DISCOVERY AND DATA VISUALIZATION

FDP ON STATISTICAL DISCOVERY AND DATA VISUALIZATION

The Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Statistical Discovery and Data Visualization held on 12 February 2022 focused on empowering faculty with skills in statistical analysis and data visualization techniques using contemporary tools. The program combined theory and practical hands-on sessions to enhance participants’ ability to analyze complex datasets and present findings visually for effective communication.

Key Components of the FDP

  • The FDP provided training on statistical discovery methods, focusing on exploratory data analysis and inferential statistics relevant to research and teaching.
  • Participants gained proficiency in modern data visualization to create impactful charts, graphs, and dashboards.
  • The program emphasized storytelling through data visualization, cleaning and preparing data, and interpreting visual outputs to communicate insights clearly.
  • It included sessions on integrating statistical discovery with data visualization for enhanced decision-making and academic research.

Participants and Objectives

  • Targeted faculty members, researchers, and educators from statistics, data science, and related disciplines.
  • The main goal was to build capabilities to mentor research projects and produce high-quality, visually interpretable data analyses.
  • Participants were expected to learn efficient mentoring strategies, mathematical underpinnings of machine learning models, and best practices for data visualization tools.
This FDP significantly contributed to faculty development in statistical techniques and data visualization, enabling them to improve their teaching, research mentoring, and publication quality through data-driven approaches.