Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

141 & 142, Love Road, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208

Tel. (8802) 8870422, Ext. 107, 114, Fax : (8802) 8870418
Email : info@aust.edu, regr@aust.edu

Training Program on Questionnaire Preparation and SPSS(Statistical

Package for the Social Sciences) Application

Preamble:
Welcome to the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) useful course. In this
concise program, we would look into the powerful realm of statistical analysis to equip the
participants with the skills needed for effective data interpretation and decision- making
along with the basics of questionnaire preparation. This course is designed for therMasters
level students to empower them with the ability to harness SPSS for insightful data
exploration and meaningful approaching. Throughout this journey, hands-on experience in
navigating SPSS's key features, understanding statistical concepts, and applying analytical
techniques to real-world data concerning Engineering and Architectural scenarios. Now-a-
days importance of gathering and studying data to form insights are of pivotal importance
to make smart and effective decisions. The informationderived from effective data analysis
can be useful in several different ways, such as for building a business strategy or
ensuring the safety and efficiency of an architectural design, engineering project, or master
plan, etc. By joining this course students would be able to unlock the potential of SPSS by
empowering themselves to make informed decisions based on sound statistical principles.
Let's embark on this exciting exploration of data together!

Class Size:
Per Class 20 - 30 Students.

Target Group:
The SPSS and Questionnaire preparation basic course focusing Engineering and
Architectural scenarios is suitable for individuals who want to learn statistical analysis
using SPSS software. This could include Masters Level students, researchers,
 academicians, analysts, and professionals in fields such as Engineering, Architecture,
Psychology, Sociology, Business, or any discipline where statistical analysis is valuable

Course Outline:

Course Title: Introduction to Questionnaire Preparation and SPSS for Data Analysis

Course Instructor(s):

Md. Abu Nayeem Shohag

BURP (BUET),MURP (BUET)

Prof. Dr. Roxana Hafiz

Professor & Head
Department of Architecture
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Dr. Jasmin Ara Begum

Professor & Dean
Department of Architecture
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Course Material: Slide Show OR Power Point Presentation (PPT), Reference Book:*********
 Prerequisites: Basic understanding of statistics and familiarity with data concepts.

Course Objectives:
This course is designed to introduce Engineering/Architecture students to the basics of SPSS
(Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for data analysis. Students will learn essential skills
in data management/analysis, descriptive statistics, and basic inferential statistics using SPSS.

Class Topics Points to be Covered Teaching Method

1st Class Questionnaire Preparation - Concept Class Lecture, Power Point
- Principle and Presentation, SPSS
- Methodology to design a Software, Question answer
questionnaire for a Session
study/dissertation
Introduction to SPSS - Overview of SPSS interface
and features
- Importing data into SPSS
- Understanding data types and
variable properties
2nd Class Data Cleaning and - Identifying and handling Class Lecture, Power Point
Transformation missing data Presentation, SPSS
- Recoding variables and Software, Question answer
creating new variables Session
- Merging datasets in SPSS
Descriptive Statistics in - Calculating measures of
SPSS central tendency and
dispersion
- Generating frequency
distributions and descriptive
graphs
- Exploring data with cross-
tabulations
3rd Class Basic Inferential Statistics - Introduction to hypothesis Class Lecture, Power Point
Part 1 testing Presentation, SPSS
- Conducting t-tests for means Software, Question answer
comparison Session
- Performing chi-square tests
for categorical data
Basic Inferential Statistics - One-way analysis of variance
Part 2 (ANOVA)
- Correlation analysis in SPSS
- Simple linear regression
4th Class Multivariate Analysis in - Introduction to multivariate Class Lecture, Power Point
SPSS analysis of variance Presentation, SPSS
(MANOVA) Software, Question answer
- Multiple regression analysis Session
- Logistic regression for
categorical outcomes

5th Class Final Project and Review - Students will apply learned Class Lecture, Power Point
skills to a real-world dataset Presentation, SPSS
- Presentation of findings and Software, Question answer
interpretations Session
- Review of key concepts and
skills acquired during the
course

Outcome of this Course:

This course outcome collectively empower Engineering/Architecture students and new
researchers with foundation skills in statistical analysis using SPSS, providing a solid
starting point for more advanced research & questionnaire preparation and data analysis
activities accordingly. The outcomes from a basic SPSS course for students and new
researchers typically include:
1. Understanding SPSS Interface: Participants would gain familiarity with the SPSS
software interface, menus, and basic functionalities.

2. Questionnaire Preparation: Moreover, concept, principle and methodology to

design a questionnaire for a study/dissertation would be highlighted.
3. Data Input and Management: Ability to input different types of data into SPSS and
manage datasets effectively.
4. Descriptive Statistics: Proficiency in using SPSS for calculating and interpreting
descriptive statistics such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
5. Graphical Representation: Capability to create basic charts and graphs to visually
represent data using SPSS.
6. Inferential Statistics: Introduction to basic inferential statistical tests such as t-tests
and chi-square tests.
7. Data Cleaning and Transformation: Skills in cleaning and transforming datasets to
prepare them for analysis.
 8. Basic Hypothesis Testing: Understanding the principles of hypothesis testing and how
to perform tests using SPSS.
9. Interpretation of Results: Ability to interpret SPSS output and draw meaningful
conclusions from statistical analyses.
10. Hands-On Experience: Practical experience through hands-on exercises and real-
world examples concerning Engineering/Architectural scenario.
11. Troubleshooting Skills: Developing skills to identify and troubleshoot common
issues encountered during statistical analysis with SPSS.
12. Confidence in Using SPSS: Increased confidence among participants in using SPSS
for basic analysis of Engineering/Architectural statistics.

Evaluation Process:

Marks
Class Attendance 25
Quiz 25
Final Presentation / Assignment 50
Total 100

General Information:

Fees Per Student: 2500 tk

Number of Classes: 05
Classes per week : 02
Duration of Class : 2 hours and 30 minutes per class

Time Schedule:

Probable Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays

January: 22, 23, 29, 30 and February : 05
Time: 5.15 to 7.45

Place:

Computer Lab, 5th floor

Room No: 5C01
Department of Architecture, AUST