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CHANDIGARH 20 JAN 2022
With the objective of equipping faculty members, research scholars and students with skills in using advanced research tools for quality research, the Skill Development Committee of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh organised a 5-day online workshop on Structure Equation Model Analysis. Organised in collaboration with Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Madhya Pradesh, the workshop had Dr. Amit Kumar Lal, Founder, Skills Learning Solutions and Data Scientist as the resource person.
The workshop began with session on meaning and use of Regression Analysis. Further, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were explained in detail. After the detailed explanation, the concept of Structure Equation Model was introduced to the participants. Dr. Lal told the participants that a careful selection of theory to answer the problem in question is crucial for Structure Equation Model analysis. The various drawing tools of AMOS software were also explained during the workshop and a model was run to facilitate practical application. The expert took a detailed session on interpretation of findings and reporting of results in research paper. The workshop provided hands on training to the participants as practice sheets were provided for better understanding and application of the concepts learnt during the workshop.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava said that quality research is the tool for creating authentic knowledge for civilizations and is important for a nation’s progress as well as personal and professional growth in academia. She added that the college is committed to promoting research aptitude and shall continue organising workshops on advanced research tools and techniques in the future.
