The India Post, Chandigarh, August 22, 2008 :The Department of Statistics in collaboration with SPSS Bangelore has organized a two day Faculty Development Program for teachers/ research scholars of Panjab University, on 21st – 22nd August 2008. More than 120 participants from various departments and affiliated colleges attended this seminar.
The seminar was inaugurated by Prof. R. C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University Chandigarh. Dr. Suresh K. Sharma, Chairperson, Department of Statistics emphasized the importance of SPSS (Statistical Product & Service Solution) in industries, banks, government organizations, health care industries and research. SPSS can easily access data from any source, perform data operations, carry out rigorous statistical analysis and present the result in a variety of reports and graphs.
Dr. Sharma stated that Statistical models like multiple regression, logistic, isotonic, moderated and Cox regression along with techniques like discriminate, factor, cluster and multi dimensional scaling are useful in solving problems related to biology, stem cells transplantation, Pharmaceutical sciences, Forensic science, Economics, Psychology, Consumer’s behaviour and Environment. This program will open up new areas of research for teachers/research scholars of Panjab University according to Dr. Suresh K. Sharma, Chairperson, Dept. of Statistics, P.U.