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Guide
Resources for Introducing yourself to R and RStudio
An overview of different online resources available for new, or learning, users to R and RStudio. A short...
Example
Data Visualisation Examples
Examples of different graphical principles being used to maximise the potential of coveying information throug...
Example
Introduction to Analysis of Multi Environment Trials
Summary of methods for analysing results from multi environment trials. An appendix outlines R commands for re...
Guide
Analysis of Common Agricultural Designs in R 2
R tutorials covering standard analyses of data collected from standard on station experimental designs.
App
Sampling Decision Assistant
The Sampling Decision Assistant was developed as a project for UNHCR in 2018. The tool is designed to help wit...
Curricula / Training Course
Data Tree
Data Tree is a free online course covering research data management, along with ways to engage and share data...
Questionnaire
RHoMIS - the Rural Household Multi-Indicator Survey
RHoMIS - the Rural Household Multi-Indicator Survey This is a survey that uses standardised indicators to c...
Journal Article
Farm size and productivity: Lessons from recent literature
This is a research paper from IFAD, which "considers the relationship between farm size and productivity. It b...
Guide
Descargar e Instalar R y RStudio
Este documento le guiara en la instalacion de R y Rstudio (en Español)
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Ejercicio de introduccion a R/Rstudio
Resolución de un ejercicio con R.Esta es una grabación del webinario en vivo conducido por Alex Riba como part...
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Introduccion a R/Rstudio
Esta es la grabación de la primera sesión del curso de introducción a R y R Studio en español conducido por A...
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Experiments with Farmers I - "Why?"
This video introduces the idea of Experiments with Farmers and explores five reasons to involve farmers in you...
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Experiments with Farmers II - What happens to designs?
This video explores the details of the way in which experiments with farmers could be designed, using a variet...
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Experiments with Farmers III - "From noise to information"
This video gives some examples of how to look at data from on-farm trials in a slightly different way, enablin...
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Experiments with Farmers IV - "Farmers are not replicates!"
Replication is often a point of confusion for researchers. Often, researchers conducting on-farm trials will s...
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Experiments with Farmers V - "Communicating the design"
Communication is vital when conducting experiments with farmers. This video discusses some of the issues of ho...
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Designing Right-N Trials with Farmers - Week 1: "The Objectives"
This webinar was given to a group of CCRP West Africa Grantees as part of the Research Methods Support Project...
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Designing Right-N Trials with Farmers - Week 2: "Design Details"
This webinar was given to a group of CCRP West Africa Grantees as part of the Research Methods Support Project...
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Designing Right-N Trials with Farmers - Week 3: "Measurements"
This webinar was given to a group of CCRP West Africa Grantees as part of the Research Methods Support Project...
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Designing Right-N Trials with Farmers - Week 4: "Implementation"
This webinar was given to a group of CCRP West Africa Grantees as part of the Research Methods Support Project...
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An Integrated Systems Approach to Research
This is an abridged version of the paper: ‘An integrated agro-ecosystem and livelihood systems approach for t...
Video
Options by Context - The Concept
In this short video, Ric Coe introduces the concepts of options by context interactions by describing the more...
Video
Options by Context - The Design
This video discusses some of the issues surrounding the design of experiments when considering options by cont...
Video
Large N Trials - Concepts
These short videos introduce the concept of "large-N" trials. Ric Coe describes them in terms of more common c...
Video
An Infrastructure for Digital Data Collection
This video gives an introduction to the sort of system(s) needed for running a project using digital data coll...
Video
Comments on the Infrastructure - Digital Data Collection
In this video, Carlos Barahona (Principal Statistician) and Andrew Pinney (Senior Statistician) discuss aspect...
Video
Writing "Smart" Data Collection Forms
In this video, Cathy Garlick (Senior Data Management Consultant) and Andrew Pinney (Senior Statistician) discu...
Video
Conducting Interviews with Digital Data Collection Devices
In this video, Carlos Barahona (Principal Statistician) and Andrew Pinney (Senior Statistician) discuss some i...
Video
Introduction to Dataverse
This video was produced by the Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, for the CCAFS Data Manageme...
Video
Creating a Dataverse
This video was produced by the Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, for the CCAFS Data Manageme...
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The CCAFS Dataverse (An Example Dataverse Project)
This video was produced by the Statistical Services Centre, University of Reading, for the CCAFS Data Manageme...
Video
Introduccion al manejo de datos en R
Introduccion al manejo de datos en R (en español). En esta sesion se ve:Acceso al valor de una celda, de una f...
Activity
Ejercicio de introduccion al manejo de datos en R
Ejercicio de manejo de datos basico en R (en español). Se incluye: Enunciado del ejercicio Datos para la res...
Video
Graficos basicos en R
Graficos basicos en R (no usa librerias). Se incluye: Codigo R usado en la sesionDatos usados en la sesion G...
Video
ODK, Sintaxis XLSform para la creacion de un primer formulario
Construccion de un formulario basico con ODK. Incluye:Pasos a seguir en la construccion del formulario (XLSF...
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Sintaxis XLSform (II) Preguntas de opcion multiple, Estructuras de control y Salto
Sintaxis XLSform (II) - Preguntas de opcion multiple, - Estructuras de control y Salto
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Sintaxis XLSform (III): Bloques de preguntas y Calculos dinamicos
Sintaxis XLSform (III): Bloques de preguntas y Calculos dinamicos
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Sintaxis XLSforms (y IV). Miscelanea
Este video contiene:Seleccion en cascadaCodigo de barras Hoja settings Uso de formatosReferencia a un valorCon...
Curricula / Training Course
Online R Course
Online version of the R course presented at Reading University in November 2018.
Example
Rhomis implementation in Ecuador - CIP
This is an example of the implementation of Rhomis (see related resource) in Ecuador. The reserarcher, Israel...
Presentation
Thinking in reverse order
This presentation is available in video (English only) and Powerpoint slideshow form. It illustrates the need...
Video
Studies to estimate population characteristics versus studies to compare interventions
A two-minute animated video explaining the difference between studies that aim to estimate characteristics of...
Video
Baseline/endline studies
A one-minute video explaining how baseline/endline studies fit into the distinction between studies that aim t...
Video
What is a representative sample?
A two-minute animated video explaining the term 'representative sample'. Originally created for UNHCR as p...
Video
When do you need a representative sample?
An animated video (01:38) which gives a brief summary of when you must use a representative sample. Origina...
Video
When don't you need a representative sample?
An animated video (01:52) which gives a brief summary of the situations in which you might not need to use a r...
Video
Limitations of results from non-representative samples
An animated video (00:38) which outlines the limitations of the results you can get from non-representative sa...
Video
What are sampling weights
An animated video (04:06) which explains what sampling weights are and how they are used. Originally create...
Guide
Guidance on the Monitoring of Salt Iodization Programmes and Determination of Population Iodine Status
Guidance for studies that aim to measure Iodine deficinecy in human populations. Lots of details of what indic...
Infographic
Agroecological principles - CIDSE
Summary:Principles of Agrocecology from International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity putting in pl...
Booklet
The 10 Elements of Agroecology
Summary: A useful framework produced by FAO As an analytical tool, the 10 Elements can help countries to oper...
Tool
Agroecology Criteria Tool (ACT) - Biovision
Summary:The Agroecology Criteria Tool (ACT) methodology is based on the analytical framework by Gliessman on t...
Video
Agroecology explained to children
Video used to start up discussion about what is agroecology in workshops
Video
Agroecology for Africa animation
Video used to start discussions during workshops Agroecology for Africa5-minute animated film explains why...
Video
Agroecology Voices From Social Movements - short version
Video used to start discussions in workshops. Also available in Spanish and French
Tool
Data4Diets - Building Blocks for Diet-related Food Security Analysis
What is Data4Diets? Searchable set of diet-related food security indicators designed to help program implement...
Guide
Notes on methods for studying the adoption of new behaviours among smallholders
A collection of notes on methods and tools that can be used to study the adoption of new behaviours among smal...
Video
BRCiS Managers' Tool - Training Exercises Video
A video made to support users of the BRCiS Manager's tool. It runs through the short exercises, developed by...
Video
ACP y dendrogramas para crear tipologias
Una introduccion al uso de tecnicas mutivariadas para apoyar el proceso de crear tipologias
Video
Large N Trials - Practicalities
This video explores the practicalities of running a large-N trial, including how to overcome the bottlenecks o...
Video
The Project Timetable and Comments on the Testing Process
This video presents a discussion of how the move to digital data collection affects the project timetable. Muc...
Video
What should a research protocol contain?
This video lists what should be included in a reseach protocol, and breaks down the details of each section....
Guide
Data Management Plan - Policies and Procedures
This video lists what elements should be included in a data management plan to help you make sure you collect...
Guide
Budgeting and Planning for Data Management
This video goes into detail about planning for data management when conducting research, and whether it is nec...
Guide
Data Ownership Issues in a Research Project
This video discusses aspects of data ownership and copyright that must be considered when planning to conduct...
Guide
Organising your Data and Documents
Practical advice on good practice for organising and storing data. This video was produced by the Statistic...
Guide
Archiving and Sharing Data
A discussion of what needs to be considered when archiving and sharing data, including anonymity and data prot...
Guide
Metadata
Information about what to consider and include with regards to metadata when planning data management for rese...
Guide
Data Quality Checking
Advice for planning and implementing data quality checking when conducting research. This video was produce...
Guide
Guidance for Handling Different Types of Data
Guidance for handling different types of data, including missing data. This video was produced by the Stati...
Guide
Transition from Raw to Primary Data (data ready for analysis)
This video explains the process of turning raw data into primary data, including data entry, deriving data and...
Guide
Introduction to Data and Document Stores
An exlanation of DDS - central storage area for project data and documentation. This video was produced by th...
Guide
Introduction to R Instat
This video gives a short introduction to the software package R-Instat. Made for the training course on The...
Presentation
Empoderamiento - notas sobre metodos y herramientas
Esta presentación preparada en PowerPoint describe cómo se puede usar el concepto de empoderamiento dentro de...
Report
Measuring Empowerment? Ask Them [Sida Studies in Evaluation 2010:1]
Measuring Empowerment? Ask ThemQuantifying qualitative outcomes from people’s own analysisInsights for results...
Guide
What is a Research Protocol and How to Use One
Explains the importance of a research protocol and how it is used. This video was produced by the Statistical...
Guide
Webinar: What is Qualitative Data?
This webinar is the first in a new series discussing qualitative data in the context of CCRP-funded research....
Reference
Acculturation and cultural values: notes on methods [English & Spanish]
He juntado una serie de artículos que espero que puedan generar algunas ideas acerca de cómo medir cuánto valo...
Video
Experimental design for research in support of smallholders - design basics
A video giving an introduction to the design of experiments needed to do effective and efficient research in t...
Video
Experimental design for research in support of smallholders - Design Details
A video explaining the importance of getting the details right when designing experiments for work supporting...
Video
Experimental design for research in support of smallholders - Designing Multi Environment Trials
A video talking about designing multi-environment trials. Created by the Statistical Services Centre at Univer...
Video
When a DDS is needed
A short video aimed at supporting researchers with data management. The video explains when you need a Docum...
Video
Creating a remote DDS
A short video aimed at supporting researchers with data management. This video talks about creating a remote...
Video
Updating Remote DDS
How to update the remote DDS in Moodle. A short video aimed at supporting researchers with data management...
Video
Explaining the Questionnaire for CS Pro data entry system
Part of a series aimed at supporting researchers. Created by the Statistical Services Centre at University of...
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Creating the Data Dictionary in CS Pro
Part of a series aimed at supporting researchers. Created by the Statistical Services Centre at University of...
Video
Webinario 7: resolucion del ejercicio de recapitulación
Webinar hosted by Alex Riba on 20/05/2019
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Webinario 6: Analisis de la Varianza 2: factores fijos y aleatorios
en este webinario vemos que son los factores de efectos fijos y los de efectos aleatorios y como analizarlos c...
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Webinario 6.1: Ejercicio de Análisis de la Varianza con efectos fijos y aleatorios
Resolución de un ejercicio de Análisis de la Varianza con efectos fijos y aleatorios Solution of a Variance...
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Webinario 5-2: Ejercicio de Análisis de la Varianza
En esta sesión hemos resuelto el ejercicio planteado con énfasis en solucionar problemas prácticos que suelen...
Video
Webinario 5-1: Resolucion de ejercicios de Analisis de la Varianza
En este sesión resolvimos ejercicios de Analisis de la Varianza: 1 variable 2 variables 2 Variables con intera...
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Webinario 5: Analisis de la varianza
Grabacion del seminario de Introducción al análisis de la varianza. Metodología, ajuste de modelos, chequeo de...
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Webinario 4-2: Introduccion a ggplot (usando ggplotgui)
En esta sesión hemos visto como hacer gráficos avanzados con la librería ggplot. Hemos empezado usando la app...
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Webinario 4.1: Ejercicio sobre gráficos básicos y primer contacto con ggplot
Sesión de resolución de dudas y resolución del ejercicio sobre gráficos básicos y primer contacto con ggplot u...
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Webinario 4: Gráficos básicos en R
Uso de gráficos para el análisis de datos y obtención de gráficos básicos en R.
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Webinario 3.3: Recapitulacion Parte 3. Ejercicio sobre manejo de datos
Sesión de resolución de dudas y resolución del ejercicio de recapitulación, parte 2.
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Webinario 3.2: Recapitulacion Parte 1. Ejercicio sobre tabulación
Sesión de resolución de dudas y resolución del ejercicio de recapitulación, parte 1.
