Table 2 Overall course evaluations, median score (range)
From: Applied statistical training to strengthen analysis and health research capacity in Rwanda
Feedback (ordered from highest-to-lowest score) | End of coursea | 1-year follow-upa |
|---|---|---|
How much did this DHS training improve your … | ||
Understanding of results from statistical analysis | 4 (2–4) | 4 (2–4) |
Ability to complete analysis which could contribute to a publication | 4 (1–4) | 4 (2–4) |
Generation of ideas of future research | 4 (3–4) | 3.5 (2–4) |
Ability to use Stata for analysis | 4 (2–4) | 3.5 (2–4) |
Ability to explain analysis to others | 4 (2–4) | 3.5 (2–4) |
Ability to complete logistic regression | 4 (2–4) | 3.5 (1–4) |
Ability to communicate about data and research | 4 (1–4) | 3.5 (2–4) |
Ability to complete data analysis in complex survey data | 4 (3–4) | 3 (2–4) |
Network with other colleagues in Rwanda | 4 (3–4) | 3 (2–4) |
Establishment of future research collaborations | 4 (3–4) | 3 (2–4) |
Identification of resources for future research | 3.5 (2–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Use of data to support program management/policy | 3.5 (1–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Ability to build a statistical model | 3 (2–4) | 3 (1–4) |
How useful were the following materials/activities? | ||
Hand-out of slides with text (no room for notes) | 4 (3–4) | 3 (2–4) |
Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) pre-downloaded datasets | 4 (1–4) | 3 (2–4) |
Hand-out of slides with room for notes (no additional text) | 4 (3–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Example .do files | 4 (2–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Stata | 4 (2–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Practice exercises (standardized across all groups) | 4 (2–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Binders of materials | 4 (1–4) | 3 (1–4) |
Materials on USB drives | 4 (1–4) | 3 (1–4) |
EdX videos on Stata | 3 (2–4) | 3 (1–3) |
Practice exercises (group specific) | 4 (2–4) | 2.5 (1–4) |
Pre-training readings on DHS | 4 (2–4) | 2.5 (1–4) |
Pre-training readings on topics | 4 (2–4) | 2.5 (1–4) |
Example DHS methods write-up | 4 (2–4) | 2.5 (1–4) |
N | 16 | 14 |