Nigerian statisticians have advocated superior spatial knowledge evaluation methods to enhance knowledge accuracy and strengthen evidence-based coverage planning throughout numerous sectors.
The statisticians made the decision at a pre-conference workshop organised by the Charterd Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON) on Tuesday in Abuja.
The occasion was with the theme, “Advanced Techniques for Spatial Data Analysis and Interactive Visualisation”.
Dr Atoil Victor, Managing Editor of the institute’s journal, stated the two-day workshop aimed to familiarise statisticians, lecturers and professionals with rising geographical knowledge evaluation methods.
Victor stated dependable knowledge and acceptable analytical strategies have been important for efficient planning and coverage formulation.
“Without having accurate information, accurate data and analysing data using the appropriate methodology, you will not be able to get reliable data for planning,” he stated.
He stated the coaching would equip members with expertise to use the methods of their workplaces and enhance organisational planning and decision-making.
Dr Yahya Usman, Rector of Federal Polytechnic Idah, described the workshop as educative, noting that spatial knowledge evaluation utilized to statistics, monetary evaluation and well being evaluation.
He stated the coaching supplied skilled professionals, together with directors, alternatives to refresh their data and be taught rising analytical strategies.
Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, a statistics professor on the University of Nigeria. Nsuka, stated spatial knowledge evaluation helped researchers decide the place occasions occurred, complementing details about what occurred and when.
Chigbu stated fashionable instruments, together with “R and Python”, may combine geographical info with different datasets to enhance analytical outcomes.
He stated that combining location-based info with established statistical strategies may improve analysis high quality and help knowledgeable choices.
A participant, Mr Amechi Igweze, stated the workshop supplied a chance to look at Nigeria’s challenges on the grassroots reasonably than relying solely on national-level evaluation.
Igweze stated spatial statistics may assist determine areas experiencing safety challenges and financial difficulties, enabling authorities to develop focused interventions.
He stated the annual convention introduced collectively teachers, business professionals and personal practitioners to alternate data and discover options to nationwide challenges.
Another participant, Miss Richie Lawrence, described the coaching as impactful, notably for younger professionals in search of sensible expertise past college schooling.
Lawrence stated the workshop launched her to spatial knowledge evaluation, which mixed statistical strategies with geographical info.
She stated the data gained would assist her apply the methods in her skilled work and private knowledge evaluation.
The members expressed optimism that adopting the methods would strengthen statistical follow, help evidence-based decision-making and enhance planning throughout numerous sectors.(NAN)
Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman
