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SDD17: Interpreting Data in 5 Easy Steps
Hours: 1.25
Austin is the greatest place for families to live in Texas! Or is it?! Join us for an interactive workshop where we will introduce you to five steps for interpreting data. You will work in a small group to apply the approach to understanding data describing the best and worst cities in Texas. If time permits, we will review the types of data available on ACC students and their college success.
NOTE: This workshop will not provide an overview of statistics.
Participants will:
(1) Learn basic steps to understanding and interpreting data that can be used to approach any type of report or research study
(2) Learn where to find data about ACC students
F.C. Caranikas, Ph.D., is an Institutional Effectiveness Analyst in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability. Dr. Caranikas has more than 25 years of experience designing and conducting research studies and surveys. Her experience includes seven years directing institutional research and strategic planning in colleges, and 10 years teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Caranikas earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration at Arizona State University.
NOTE: This presentation will be jointly developed with Leah Figueroa, an Institutional Effectiveness Analyst in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability. Leah holds a Master's in Teaching from the University of the Incarnate Word. Leah has worked in various research areas, including clinical research at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, institutional research and planning at the University of the Incarnate Word, and big data analytics with the state of Texas. Leah's current research interests include improving student success, with an emphasis on increasing minority student retention and graduation, and the impact of SES on student outcomes. |
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