Training
Training
Communiquer la recherche quantitative
February 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sophie Campion (Workshop in French)
Face-to-face workshop. Learn how to effectively communicate the results of your quantitative research. This workshop combines data visualization techniques and narrative strategies for clear, powerful communication, based on concrete examples of research conducted at CIQSS.
Open to all.
Illustrer la recherche quantitative avec R et ggplot2
February 25, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
February 25, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pier-Olivier Caron (Workshop in French)
Face-to-face workshop. Learn how to quickly and simply produce graphics ideal for scientific publication. Based on ggplot2’s graph grammar, the course introduces the creation of elegant and informative visualizations that facilitate the interpretation and presentation of research results. Hands-on training to master the basics of ggplot2 and explore its advanced capabilities for producing customized graphics. Prerequisites: Minimal knowledge of the R environment
Introduction to using the R software package
March 24 and 25, 2025, 2pm to 5pm
March 24 and 25, 2025, 2pm to 5pm
Marina Doucerain
Virtual workshop. At the end of this training course, participants will have a good knowledge of the R software package, enabling them to carry out simple processing (management, analysis, visualization) on databases.
Analyse d’Équations Structurelles avec R et LAVAAN
April 8 to 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 8 to 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Daniel Coulombe
Workshop description :
Face-to-face workshop. The aim of this workshop is to introduce participants to the basic and advanced concepts of structural equation analysis using R and LAVAAN. At the end of the course, participants will be able to specify, estimate and evaluate structural equation models. They will also learn how to perform confirmatory factor analysis and work with multi-group models using LAVAAN’s specific functions. Prerequisites:
Participants should have some knowledge of multiple regression analysis, as well as mastery of basic R functions.
Introduction à l’utilisation des données administratives québécoises pour la recherche
April 16, 2025, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
April 16, 2025, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Marc Dorais
Workshop in hybrid mode. The aim of this workshop is to provide an overview of the various Quebec administrative data banks available for research via the Institut de la statistique du Québec. Participants will learn to identify the key variables in each bank, assess the strengths and limitations of using these data in research, and explore concrete examples of scientific publications based on these data. Location: Online or in person at the CIQSS de l’UdeM (3535, Chemin Queen-Mary – Bureau 420). The workshop will be followed by a cocktail.
Gestion et analyse de données administratives québécoises
April 23, 2025, 1 to 3 p.m.
April 23, 2025, 1 to 3 p.m.
Marc Dorais
Virtual workshop. This workshop will introduce participants to Quebec administrative data management methods, using a synthetic dataset of 1,000 individuals (the donaSYq cohort). The workshop will cover variable creation, file merging, and the creation of a transversal database from several administrative databases. Participants will receive a kit containing SAS programming examples and synthetic databases that simulate real administrative databases. Prerequisites: Basic programming experience (SAS, R, Stata, SPSS, etc.) is recommended to take full advantage of the workshop.
BADA – Advanced STATA programming applied to the analysis of massive and longitudinal administrative data
June 9, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 9, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Xavier St-Denis
Bilingual, face-to-face training. This intensive day will enable you to master the advanced STATA programming techniques essential to the analysis of massive longitudinal and administrative data. On the program: use of macros, loops, programs and matrices, formatting and manipulation of longitudinal data, production of descriptive results. Ideal preparatory training for administrative data analysis. Prerequisites: Previous knowledge of STATA. *This activity does not include an introduction to STATA.
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BADA – Full program
June 9 to 13, 2025, 9am to 5pm
June 9 to 13, 2025, 9am to 5pm
Xavier St-Denis
Intensive bilingual bootcamp training combining theory and practice to master the analysis of Canadian administrative data. Develop expertise in Statistics Canada’s main databases (tax data, survey linkages and multi-jurisdictional data integration platforms) through morning lectures and afternoon hands-on laboratory workshops. Participants will acquire analysis and programming techniques specific to longitudinal administrative data by working with real administrative databases. Prerequisites: Active research project and valid security clearance; intermediate level in STATA or equivalent software.
BADA – Foundations of administrative data analysis: the case of income analysis with tax data
June 10, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 10, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Xavier St-Denis
Bilingual training, on Zoom or face-to-face. Discover the fundamental concepts of administrative data analysis. Experts will discuss the differences between administrative and survey data, emphasizing the longitudinal and relational nature of the data. Special attention will be paid to T1 files and the possibilities for analyzing income dynamics, participation in government programs, and economic inequalities. Databases discussed: Longitudinal administrative data (DAL) and other tax data.
Open to all.
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BADA – Family search with tax data
June 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Xavier St-Denis
Bilingual training, on Zoom or face-to-face. This session explores the use of administrative data to study family and marital dynamics over time. Speakers will introduce key concepts of T1 family files and share their research experiences on family trajectories, fertility measurement and complex family structures. Databases discussed: Longitudinal administrative data (DAL) and other fiscal data.
Open to all.
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BADA – Data linkage and migration routes
June 12, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 12, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Xavier St-Denis
Bilingual training, on Zoom or face-to-face. Discover the possibilities offered by administrative data linkage and the challenges associated with this type of analysis. Experts will present concrete examples of the use of linked administrative data, such as the Longitudinal Immigrant Database (IMDB) used in immigration research, and linkages between survey and administrative data. Databases discussed: Longitudinal Immigrant Database (IMDB) and linkages between T1 Family Files and various Statistics Canada surveys.
Open to all.
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BADA – Innovations in administrative data: education, labor market and new platforms
June 13, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
June 13, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Xavier St-Denis
Bilingual training, on Zoom or face-to-face. Explore the new possibilities offered by the Longitudinal Platform between Education and the Labour Market (PLEMT) and other innovations in multi-jurisdictional data linkage platforms. Presentations will cover the new platforms and their applications in research, as well as different strategies used to indirectly measure certain phenomena in administrative data: unemployment, geographic mobility, emigration, etc. Databases discussed: Platform longitudinale entre l’éducation et le marché du travail (PLEMT) and Longitudinal Immigration Statistical Environment (LISE).
Open to all.
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Introduction à l’utilisation du logiciel STATA
Daniel Coulombe
Face-to-face workshop. This workshop introduces participants to the efficient use of STATA. By the end of the course, participants will be able to manage data files, manipulate and transform variables, and analyze them. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the main commands, but the graphical interface will also be used. Resources both inside and outside STATA will also be used to facilitate learning.
Prerequisites: Participants should ideally be familiar with at least one statistical analysis program (SPSS, NCSS, Excel) and have a good understanding of basic quantitative methods.
Analyse de classes latentes
Pier-Olivier Caron (Workshop in French)
Face-to-face workshop. This workshop will introduce participants to latent class analysis, which identifies subgroups of normally unobservable individuals from nominal or ordinal variables. The course will cover the theoretical bases, the determination of the number of classes and posthoc analyses. Participants will use R and Mplus to perform these analyses, and the advantages and disadvantages of both software packages will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with R or Mplus is recommended, but not essential.
Mapmaking with R
Tim Elrick
Virtual workshop. This workshop, presented in English, will introduce participants to R’s functions and packages for creating geographic maps. The workshop will cover working with coordinate systems, projections, and the conversion of latitude and longitude values into points. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to create static and dynamic maps displaying point, line and area data, as well as raster images, including inset maps, and export them for reports or websites. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of R and the tidyverse package is required to take full advantage of the workshop.
Geospatial analysis in R
Tim Elrick
Virtual workshop. This workshop, presented in English, will introduce participants to the functions and methods of geospatial analysis within geographic information science (GIS). Participants will learn how to use descriptive statistics on geospatial datasets, analyze point patterns, perform cluster analysis, as well as interpolation methods and geographically weighted regression analysis.
Training costs
1/2 day
1 day and +
Student and postdoctoral fellow
$ 50
$ 100 per day
Staff from a QICSS member university
$ 100
200 per day
Other
$ 150
$ 300 per day
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation by the CIQSS, the registration fee will be refunded in full.
In the event of cancellation by the participant, the following cancellation fees will apply:
- If the cancellation is more than five working days prior to the activity: 25% of the total amount paid will be retained;
- Five working days or less prior to the activity: 50% of the total amount paid will be retained;
- Two working days or less prior to the activity: 100% of the total amount paid will be retained.
