- Large-Scale Sample Surveys in Demographic & Health Research (2 weeks)
The objective of the programme is:
• To enable the participants to understand the integrated processes of large-scale survey designs, conduct, monitor and analysis.
• To acquaint the participants with the main sources of errors in the survey process and the methods of detecting, controlling and minimizing these errors.
Content:Sampling: Simple, Stratified, Systematic, Cluster, Multistage; Sampling Weights; Mapping & House Listing; Sample Selection in Large Scale Surveys; Non -Sampling Errors in Large Scale Surveys; The Survey Process; Variance; Data Mask & Data Entry, Experiences of Surveys (NFHS, DLHS-RCH, etc); Data Analysis- Bivariate & Multivariate; SPSS; Data Presentation; Ethical Issues.
Time Schedule: 11 – 23 February, 2008
Last date for receiving application: January 25th, 2008
- Application of Qualitative Methods of Data Collection in Population Research (2 weeks)
The objective of the programme is to enable the participants to
- Understand the basic concepts of population research, qualitative- quantitative paradigm and applications.
- Develop a clear understanding of qualitative research design issues and those relating to sampling, data collection, analysis and interpretation
Content:Background and history of qualitative methods in the context of population research, Theoretical paradigms; Research strategies; Methods of data collection and analysis; Use of computer software (ATLAS Ti and ANTHROPAC) for interpretation and presentation of the research findings
Time Schedule: March 3 - 15, 2008.
Last date for receiving application:- February 15th, 2008
General Information
Course structure:
The programmes would be intensively participatory with lectures by experts in the respective fields followed by hands on experience on computers wherever required. If necessary, participants would be required to work individually or in groups on projects and present their reports.
Seats:
To maximize individual attention, a total of 20 seats will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis for each programme, with the right of admission remaining with the Institute. It should also be noted that a minimum of ten participants would be required to conduct a programme.
Course Fee: For Foreign Participants: USD. 1,350.00
For Indian Participants: Rs. 16,000.00
(Course fee can be reduced at the discretion of Director of IIPS)
Course fees include:
Tuition fees, Course materials, Lodging, Boarding, Field Trips, Stationery, Computer, Internet & library facility.
Course fee does not include:
Cost of travel to and from Mumbai, Programme related expenses like report typing and other personal expenses.
Payment of fees:
Please remit the Course fee (crossed Demand Draft) drawn in favour of DIRECTOR, IIPS and payable at MUMBAI.
Application form: please download the application form from here.
Submission of application/nomination:
The filled in application along with the Demand Draft should reach the following address before the last date prescribed for submitting application for each programme as
Director,
International Institute for Population Sciences,
Govandi Station Road, Deonar,
Mumbai – 400088,
India.
For more information, please contact:
Dr.T.V. Sekher
Reader, Department of Population Policies & Programmes
& Coordinator, Short-Term Courses, IIPS, Mumbai- 400088
Tel: 91-22-25570169 (direct), 91-22-25563254 ext: 107
Fax: No: 91-22-25563257
E-mail: shortterm@iips.net, tvsekher@gmail.com
