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Research and SPSS.
PG Department of Social Work and Sociology organised a one day workshop on Research and SPSS on 21/05/2022(Saturday) 9.30 am in the department. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a software program used by researchers in various disciplines for quantitative analysis of complex data. This workshop introduces SPSS environment, basic data preparation and management, descriptive statistics, and common statistical analysis (T-test, ANOVA, correlation, regression). Hands-on-activity with example data is provided to learn these basics. This workshop is a good start for MSW trainees who are new to SPSS and help you harness this useful analysis tool. Although the name of SPSS reflects its original use in the field of social sciences, its use has since expanded into other data markets. SPSS is commonly used in healthcare, marketing and education research. The types of data analysed using SPSS is widely varied. Common sources include survey results, organization customer databases, Google Analytics, scientific research results and server log files. SPSS supports both analysis and modification of many kinds of data and almost all formats of structured data. The software supports spread sheets, plain text files and relational databases such as SQL, SATA and SAS. SPSS provides data analysis for descriptive and bivariate statistics, numeral outcome predictions and predictions for identifying groups. The software also provides data transformation, graphing and direct marketing features. The total number of students participated in this session was sixteen and three faculties also. Although the session was a very informative for the trainees to enhance their knowledge in the field of research.

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Introduction to ICT in Social Work
On the 13th of December 2020, the PG Department of Social Work and Sociology at GEMS Arts and Science College organized a highly informative program for the Postgraduate Master of Social Work (MSW) students. The program, titled "Introduction to ICT in Social Work," aimed to introduce students to the practical applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the field of Social Work. The event provided a valuable opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the growing significance of technology in the realm of social work practice and research. The program was graced by Mr. Sulfikar, a distinguished Research Scholar from Jamia Millia Islamia University. Mr. Sulfikar brought with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of ICT and its applications in the domain of social work. His presence as the Resource Person added immense value to the event, as he was able to shed light on the latest trends, research findings, and best practices related to the integration of ICT in social work services. The program began with an overview of ICT and its relevance in the context of social work. The students were introduced to the various tools, technologies, and software commonly employed in the field .Mr. Sulfikar elucidated the role of technology in improving communication between social workers and their clients. He also highlighted how social media and online platforms can be effectively utilized for outreach and community engagement. Overall, the event was well-received and highly beneficial, leaving a lasting impact on the students' understanding of ICT's role in the domain of social work. It is hoped that more such programs will be organized in the future to keep the students abreast of emerging trends and advancements in the field of social work.