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PASTIC National Centre Conducts a Three-Day Training Workshop on Applied Research Tools: SPSS & MAXQDA for the research scholars of Dept. of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
Islamabad, 20 October 2026 – The Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Islamabad, successfully conducted a three-day training workshop on research tools, including MAXQDA and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), on 12, 13 and 20 October 2026. The programme brought together 46 students from the Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, to strengthen their practical research, qualitative data analysis and statistical data analysis skills.
The first day of the training, held on 12 October, focused on MAXQDA for qualitative data analysis. Ms. Rabia Zafar from Bahria University served as the resource person. Participants were introduced to thematic coding, importing datasets and working with qualitative data for systematic analysis.
The second day, held on 13 October, focused on data analysis using SPSS. Participants received an introduction to the software, different data types and data transformation techniques. Hands-on exercises complemented the instructional sessions, giving participants practical experience in applying the concepts covered during the training.
The final session, held on 20 October, further explored data analysis using SPSS, with particular emphasis on data transformation techniques, including computations, recoding, Missing Values Analysis and descriptive statistics. Practical exercises enabled participants to apply these techniques to research data and strengthen their understanding of statistical analysis.
The program concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony. Dr. Sadia Abid, Chairperson of the Department of Anthropology at Quaid-i-Azam University, distributed certificates to participating students in recognition of their participation in the training program.
Through capacity-building initiatives such as this, PASTIC National Centre continues to promote research skills development and strengthen the practical capabilities of students and researchers.
The program reflects PASTIC’s commitment to supporting evidence-based research, effective data analysis and scientific inquiry by providing opportunities to learn and apply essential research tools.
The first day of the training, held on 12 October, focused on MAXQDA for qualitative data analysis. Ms. Rabia Zafar from Bahria University served as the resource person. Participants were introduced to thematic coding, importing datasets and working with qualitative data for systematic analysis.
The second day, held on 13 October, focused on data analysis using SPSS. Participants received an introduction to the software, different data types and data transformation techniques. Hands-on exercises complemented the instructional sessions, giving participants practical experience in applying the concepts covered during the training.
The final session, held on 20 October, further explored data analysis using SPSS, with particular emphasis on data transformation techniques, including computations, recoding, Missing Values Analysis and descriptive statistics. Practical exercises enabled participants to apply these techniques to research data and strengthen their understanding of statistical analysis.
The program concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony. Dr. Sadia Abid, Chairperson of the Department of Anthropology at Quaid-i-Azam University, distributed certificates to participating students in recognition of their participation in the training program.
Through capacity-building initiatives such as this, PASTIC National Centre continues to promote research skills development and strengthen the practical capabilities of students and researchers.
The program reflects PASTIC’s commitment to supporting evidence-based research, effective data analysis and scientific inquiry by providing opportunities to learn and apply essential research tools.