An Introduction to Statgraphics Plus

10-11 June 2002

The Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London EC1Y 8LX

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Course description
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About Statgraphics

Timberlake Consultants Ltd, a distributor of Statgraphics, invite you invite you to attend a set of courses in Central London, covering the use of Statgraphics in general and, specifically, in the Statistical Quality Control area.

The Courses - This 1 ½ day course teaches the fundamentals of STATGRAPHICS Plus. It provides users with a quick, effective, and comprehensive overview on how to work with STATGRAPHICS Plus. One computer per participant is available throughout the course to allow participants to gain hands-on experience in using STATGRAPHICS Plus. Topics covered include creating and manipulating data, running statistical analyses, producing and customising text and graphics, and saving statistical analyses for later use. Participants are welcome to bring their own datasets.

Who should attend - The course is aimed at:

Professionals in Quality Control and Research Departments working with Statgraphics Plus

Professionals in Quality Control and Research Departments requiring to review statistical methods

Advantages - The course will

  • Review major statistical methods provided in Statgraphics Plus
  • Provide a practical and systematic approach to analysing data using statistical methods
  • Provide hands-on experience in building and interpreting statistical models computer facilities are used extensively
  • Provide an opportunity to use your own data during the course
  • Interface with other professionals working in the same field

The Principal Lecturer - The principal lecturer is:

Ana Timberlake, MSc in Statistics and Operational Research at Southampton University (1970), is a senior statistical consultant at Timberlake Consultants Ltd.

The Company have distributed and provided technical support for Statgraphics for over 10 years.

Cost - The cost of the course are:

1st delegate
 £650.00 + VAT = £763.75

The cost includes course materials, course dinner, lunch, refreshments and the use of computers. The number of delegates is restricted. Please register early to guarantee your place. Further instructions will be sent with the joining instructions. If you need assistance in locating hotel accommodation in the area, request the help of our Training Department.

Agenda
(may be subject to change)

Day 1 - 9H00 - 17H00

Registration 9H00 - 9H30

Session 1 - An overview of Statgraphics

  • How is Statgraphics organised
  • Accessing and Using Files
  • Creating new data files
  • Working with existing files
  • Importing files
  • Working with Graphs and Graphics Options
  • Printing

Hands-on Session

Session 2: Using Statgraphics Special Features

  • Using the StatAdvisor
  • Using StatFolios
  • Using the StatGallery
  • Using StatLink
  • Using the StatReporter
  • Using the StatWizard

Hands-on Session

Session 3 - Working with Data and DataSheets

  • Working with variables
  • Creating a DataSheet
  • Entering data
  • Modifying and editing a DataSheet
  • Recoding data
  • Performing a simple analysis

Hands-on Session

Session 4 - More about Graphics

  • Accessing, opening, and saving graphs
  • Changing and enhancing graphs
  • Performing miscellaneous graphics tasks
  • Setting system-wide graphics preferences
  • Setting and saving preference profiles

Hands-on Session

Day 2 - 9H00 - 13H00

Session 5 Working with Analysis

  • Describing variables
  • Comparing variables (sample comparison and analysis of variance)
  • Relate Variables (regression analysis)

Hands-on session

Session 6 - A Case study: Building a Statfolio

Terms and Conditions

Registration closes 5 calendar days prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations:

  • full fee returned for cancellations made over 28 calendar days prior to start of the course
  • half-fee returned for cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to he start of the course
  • no fee returned for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the course.

    Payment of course fees required prior to the course start date