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RC Level 2

Advanced SPSS & Bibliometric Analysis

Learn to pick the right statistical test, interpret it correctly and report it well. Then map a research field with bibliometric analysis.

SoftwareSPSS
PlusBibliometrics
WhereLive on Zoom
Builds onLevel 1
$75Workshop fee · Live on Zoom
Which test do I use?Illustrative example
Outcome typeContinuous
Groups compared2 independent
Normally distributed?No · Shapiro–Wilk
Right testMann–Whitney U
SPSS output · sample
Mann–Whitney U412.5
p-value0.034
Report asMedian (IQR)

Sample figures for illustration

What you'll learn

Statistics you actually understand

Go from running tests to knowing which test, why, and what the result means.

Choose the right test

Match every question to the correct statistical test.

Run it in SPSS

Advanced, hands-on analysis on clinical research data.

Interpret & report

Explain results correctly and report them the way journals expect.

Bibliometrics

Analyze publication and citation data to map a field.

Tests covered

The tests clinical research runs on

Every commonly used test, and when each one is the right choice.

Describe

Know your data

Descriptive statisticsTests of normality
Categorical

Compare proportions

Chi-square testFisher's exact test
Compare groups

Test differences

Independent t-testPaired t-testOne-way ANOVAMann–Whitney UWilcoxon signed-rankKruskal–Wallis
Relationships

Model associations

Pearson correlationSpearman correlationLinear regressionMultivariable regression
ParametricNon-parametric
Independent t-test⇄Mann–Whitney U
Paired t-test⇄Wilcoxon signed-rank
One-way ANOVA⇄Kruskal–Wallis
Pearson correlation⇄Spearman correlation
Beyond the buttons

Think like a statistician

The reasoning that separates a correct analysis from a rejected one.

01

Statistical reasoning

Understand what a test is really asking of your data.

02

Study design

See how design shapes the analysis: cross-sectional, cohort and trial data.

03

Choosing the test

Decide based on outcome type, groups and assumptions.

04

Interpreting results

Read SPSS output with confidence, beyond the p-value.

05

Reporting

Write results the way reviewers and journals expect.

06

Avoiding common errors

Spot the analytical mistakes that get papers rejected.

Wrong test for the dataIgnored assumptionsMisread p-values
Bibliometric analysis

Map a field of research

Analyze publication and citation data to see where a field is heading, and who is leading it.

  • Research trends over time
  • Influential authors and institutions
  • Collaboration networks
  • Publication and citation patterns
Co-authorship networkIllustrative
Publications per year↑ growing field
Coming soon

Be first in line

Dates for the next Level 2 cohort will be announced soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment registration opens.

Level 1 graduatesMedical studentsResidentsResearchers
$75Workshop fee
Live on Zoom

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FAQ

Good questions

Do I need to take Level 1 first?

Level 2 builds on the foundations taught in Level 1. If you are not sure whether you are ready, message us on WhatsApp and we will help you decide.

Is this just about running tests in SPSS?

No. The course goes beyond clicking buttons, building a real understanding of statistical reasoning, study design, interpretation and common analytical errors.

Which statistical tests are covered?

Descriptive statistics, tests of normality, chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, independent and paired t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Mann–Whitney U, Wilcoxon signed-rank, Kruskal–Wallis, Pearson and Spearman correlation, and linear and multivariable regression.

What is bibliometric analysis?

The analysis of publication and citation data to evaluate research trends, influential authors and institutions, and collaboration networks.

How is it delivered?

Live on Zoom, with guided, hands-on training and Q&A throughout.

How much does it cost, and when is it?

The workshop fee is $75. Dates for the next cohort will be announced soon, so join the waitlist to hear first.