[ICPSR] Two free Summer Program workshops: "Exploratory Data Mining via SEARCH Strategies" and "Digging into the National Survey of Early Care and Education"

[Dory Knight-Ingram]

Please help spread the word about two great opportunities at the the ICPSR
Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research:


Exploratory Data Mining via SEARCH Strategies
<http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/sumprog/courses/0185>

DATES AND TIME: June 8 - 12, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

LOCATION: Ann Arbor, Michigan

INSTRUCTOR: John J. McArdle, University of Southern California

DESCRIPTION: This workshop provides an overview of current techniques in
exploratory data mining for quantitative research in the social and
behavioral sciences. Exploratory data mining uses computational methods on
large amounts of data in order to construct predictive models of behavior,
in contrast to the standard hypothesis testing of many standard statistical
techniques. These data mining techniques can be used to model categorical
choices, to classify groups, to discover patterns, and to model
longitudinal data. Exploratory data mining techniques can be fruitful in
most situations where categorical regression or many multivariate analytic
techniques are used.

FEES: There are no registration fees for accepted participants. The first
ten (10) admitted workshop participants will receive a travel stipend of
$500.

SPECIAL AWARDS: Those completing the course will be eligible to compete for
two (2) $15,000 awards for innovative uses of SEARCH.

APPLICATION: Admission to the course is competitive and seating is limited.
Apply through the ICPSR Summer Program Portal
<http://icpsr.umich.edu/SummerProgram>,

DEADLINE:The application deadline is April 30, 2015.

QUESTIONS?: Contact the ICPSR Summer Program at
sumprog at icpsr.umich.edu or (734)
763-7400.



DIGGING INTO THE NSECE: EXPLOITING THE POTENTIAL OF THE HOUSEHOLD AND
PROVIDER DATA FILES FROM THE NATIONAL SURVEY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
(NSECE) <http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/sumprog/courses/0204>

DATES AND TIME: July 20-23, 2015, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

LOCATION: Ann Arbor, Michigan

INSTRUCTORS: Johanna Bleckman, ICPSR, Rupa Datta, NORC - University of
Chicago

DESCRIPTION: This workshop will provide an opportunity for researchers to
explore advanced topics related to the National Survey of Early Care and
Education (NSECE). Along with a discussion of the unique characteristics of
the NSECE, the workshop will introduce potential data users to technical
issues associated with using the NSECE for secondary analysis. In addition,
participants will receive guidance on mastering the complex aspects of the
study, including useful programming techniques and additional statistical
resources. Advanced topics will include the use of children’s age
categories, classifying types of care across files, and determining cost of
care to families or price of care charged by providers. The workshop will
discuss how to conduct comparable analyses across data files.

FEES: The workshop is free, but space is limited

SPECIAL AWARDS:  Admitted graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and
junior faculty/researchers will be considered for one of a limited number
of stipends to help with travel and housing costs. To be considered for one
of these awards, applicants must also submit a letter of support from a
senior faculty member, mentor, or adviser.

APPLICATION: For more information or to apply, visit
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/sumprog/courses/0204

DEADLINE: May 29, 2015

QUESTIONS?: Contact the ICPSR Summer Program at
sumprog at icpsr.umich.edu or (734)
763-7400.


-- 
*Dory Knight-Ingram*
*Senior Editor*
*ICPSR - University of Michigan*
*dkni at umich.edu* <dkni at umich.edu>
*(734) 615-7904*
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