Data Analysis for Health Research

Master quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques essential for translating health research into actionable evidence.

6 weeks | 24 learning hours
Live online + practical assignments
Certificate of completion
Limited to 25 participants

About this masterclass

Data analysis is the bridge between raw research data and meaningful health insights. This intensive 6-week masterclass equips health researchers, program officers, and public health professionals with practical skills to analyze, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data effectively.

Participants will learn to use popular software tools (SPSS, Excel, NVivo basics), apply appropriate statistical tests, conduct thematic analysis, and communicate findings through clear visualizations and narratives — all within the context of health and wellness research.

What you'll learn

Data cleaning and preparation
Descriptive and inferential statistics
Qualitative coding and thematic analysis
Data visualization principles
Using SPSS for quantitative analysis
Basic NVivo for qualitative data
Interpreting and reporting findings
Ethical considerations in data analysis

Curriculum overview

Week 1

Foundations of Data Analysis

Types of data, measurement scales, data quality assessment, and introduction to analysis software.

Week 2

Descriptive Statistics & Visualization

Measures of central tendency, dispersion, frequency distributions, and creating effective charts.

Week 3

Inferential Statistics

Hypothesis testing, t-tests, chi-square, correlation, and basic regression for health data.

Week 4

Qualitative Data Analysis

Transcription, coding, theme development, and using NVivo for qualitative research.

Week 5

Mixed Methods Integration

Combining quantitative and qualitative findings, triangulation, and synthesis techniques.

Week 6

Reporting & Presentation

Writing the results section, creating data dashboards, and presenting to stakeholders.

Tools you'll use

Microsoft Excel SPSS NVivo (basics) Google Sheets JAMOVI (free alternative)

Your instructor

Senior Biostatistician

Msc in Biostatistics with 6+ years experience in health research data analysis.

20+ researchers trained | 5+ publications

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What's included

  • 12 live interactive sessions
  • Downloadable course materials and datasets
  • Access to practice exercises and solutions
  • Recordings of all sessions (90-day access)
  • Certificate of completion
  • 30-day post-course email support

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