In regression, we are often interested in an interaction, which is the modification of the effect of an independent variable by another. Interactions can be decomposed and probed in three ways, by 1) testing each effect against zero, 2) testing differences between effects, and 3) plotting. This seminar will demonstrate how to do all three analyses in Stata for the following linear models with interactions: continuous-by-continuous, categorical-by-continuous, and categorical-by-categorical. Recommended: Prior knowledge of linear regression and a computer with Stata…

We are increasingly sharing our data and research in virtual environments. WebVR (or WebXR as it’s now known) is an open standard that allows 3D / virtual reality (VR) experiences to be produced through your browser. It also aims to make your immersive data platform-agnostic, so it will be portable to whatever device you have. In this workshop, you will be introduced to ways to graph three dimensional data. You will also be shown how to bring that 3D graph…

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On macOS, Linux, or Windows with Cygwin, or other POSIX-compliant environments,​ a number of versatile, time-tested command-line open-source tools with text-based user interface (TUI) are available to support performing common tasks that arise in advanced computation or data analysis. Unlike their graphical user interface (GUI) counterparts, which appear to be prevalent in today's computing environments, these command-line tools can achieve (almost) infinite flexibility, efficiency, and reproducibility if used properly. For example, when connecting with a remote server (e.g. a computing…

This workshop will show how descriptive analyses, both numerical and graphical, can be done with continuous and categorical variables. Subpopulation analysis will be discussed, and then examples of OLS regression and logistic regression will be considered. Attendance is restricted to researchers from the University of California.  The information for the Zoom meeting will be sent the day before the workshop. The notes for the workshop are will be posted soon. If you have any further questions regarding the workshop, please…

The term "data science" has become a ubiquitous and all-encompassing term to address any field that utilizes data analytics in one form or another. Despite having such a broad mandate, certain elements remain consistent in the approach to data science that are interdisciplinary: data acquisition, data exploration, data modeling, and data communication. In this two-part workshop series, we introduce data science approaches that are fundamental regardless of your discipline. Part 1 will focus on how to get, clean, structure, and…

The term "data science" has become a ubiquitous and all-encompassing term to address any field that utilizes data analytics in one form or another. Despite having such a broad mandate, certain elements remain consistent in the approach to data science that are interdisciplinary: data acquisition, data exploration, data modeling, and data communication. In this two-part workshop series, we introduce data science approaches that are fundamental regardless of your discipline. Part 1 will focus on how to get, clean, structure, and…

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Anaconda is a popular, free, and open-source distribution of Python and R packages for scientific computing and data analysis. Many users prefer using Anaconda on the personal computer instead of manually installing individual packages not only for convenience but also for taking advantage of Anaconda's ability to resolve version conflicts and package dependencies. On the Hoffman2 cluster, however, the environment is structurally different from that of a personal computer; there are other best practices to be considered. For example, while…

Learn how to break the rules of mapmaking! This workshop’s main lecture introduces disruptive mapping practices from critical cartography and indigenous critical theory and applies them to crafting a story on Esri StoryMaps platform. The technical tools include learning how to set up an Esri Public Account, incorporating media and external digital content, and highlighting the various building blocks within Esri StoryMaps. Participants are encouraged to walk away contemplating their role as a data analyst and question power relationships with…