Data Analysis School 2025–2026
(Under the auspices of the Higher Education Council)
Yalova University is pleased to announce the Data Analysis School, organised with the contribution of world-renowned academics from Turkey's leading universities. The programme is open to everyone and free of charge; placement limited.
Programme Summary
• Education Period: 1 October 2025 – 24 April 2026
• Environment: Online (Zoom)
• Number of Modules: 6 (participants can choose the modules that suit them)
• Fee: Free
• Participation: Open to everyone (limited by quota)
Modules
1. Basic Statistics
Data and variable types; data entry, editing, and visualisation with Excel, SPSS, and R; chi-square test, t-test, ANOVA, correlation; regression models; clustering.
2. Computational Social Sciences
Natural language processing (NLP) fundamentals and applications; network analysis; spatial data analysis and GIS; text processing with Python; data visualisation.
3. Panel Data Analysis
Cross-sectional data analysis with the R survey package; regression with cross-sectional data; endogeneity problem; fixed and random effects; regression applications with panel data.
4. Artificial Intelligence
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI); large language models (LLM); machine learning algorithms (SVM, Random Forest, Naive Bayes); classification/clustering with regression; RAG systems and artificial intelligence agents.
5. Digital Humanities
Text mining; NLP; spatial data analysis and GIS; data visualisation; digital resource processing; network analysis; digital history.
6. Psychometrics
Validity and reliability in measurement tools; Rasch models; item response theory (IRT); multidimensional scale development.
Application and Schedule
• Application Deadline: 7 September 2025
• Announcement of Results: 15 September 2025
• Course Dates: 1 October 2025 – 24 April 2026
Application and details: Information will be shared on the Marmara University Institute of Population and Social Research website and X (Twitter) account @NSA_PSR.
Note: Spaces are limited; please complete your application before the deadline.
Who Can Apply?
• Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students
• Academics and researchers
• Professionals working with data in the public, non-governmental, and private sectors
• Anyone interested in data analytics
Contact
You can follow announcements about the programme through Yalova University's official channels and the Population and Social Research Institute's posts.
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