General Linear Models (R & Excel)

Facilitator: Ms Carmen Stindt has worked as a Statistical Consultant since 2016, assisting postgraduate students and researchers with statistical analysis for their degree or research papers. She currently runs her own statistical consultation company, Eversci, and has previously lectured at Nelson Mandela University. Ms Stindt also facilitates monthly workshops for postgraduate students and staff, with a passion for empowering students with statistical understanding. She holds an MCom in Statistics Research and is pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Statistics.
 

Target Group: Postgraduate Students.


Background: This workshop will focus on Basic regression and correlation analysis in Excel and R. An introduction to the General Linear Model (GLM), with focus on interpretation and understanding of this type analysis. An introduction to R will also be presented for those who have not previously worked with R.


The following topics will be covered:

  • Introduction to Basic Descriptive Statistics
  • Defining regression
  • General Linear Model
  • Prediction
  • Inference about the β
  • Confidence intervals
  • Correlation analysis

 

 

This workshop is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through the University Capacity Development Grant (UCDG)

 

Related Information

Date:

  • 8-9 July 2025

Time:

  • Day 1: 09h00-16h30
  • Day 2: 09h00-13h00

Venue:

  • To be confirmed (kindly note that this workshop is in-person only)

Registration:

  • Registration for this workshop has not opened. 

 

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