On July 1st of the year, A comprehensive training workshop on data analysis and statistical testing using “jamovi” software was conducted at SHSRC Kerala. Leading the workshop was Dr. V. Raman Kutty, a prominent Indian health economist and epidemiologist. jamovi (stylised in all lower-case) is a powerful, free, and open-source computer program designed for data analysis and statistical testing. It's a valuable tool in statistical research, particularly for ANOVA, statistical inference, linear regression, mixed models, and Bayesian models. The workshop focused on equipping participants with essential skills in navigating and utilizing Jamovi effectively. During the sessions, attendees were introduced to the fundamentals of jamovi software, learning practical techniques for data analysis and interpretation. A comparative analysis highlighted the strengths of jamovi compared to other software options available in the field.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. S.R. Ameena, Senior Research Officer and Dr. Manju Madhavan, Research Officer. All Research Officers and Research Assistants of SHSRC-K, research staff under various research projects of SHSRC-K and the Centre for One Health attended the workshop.