Day 3 | 3-Day Training Programme on SPSS and SEM (8-10 June 2026)

The third and final day of the Three-Day Training Programme on SPSS and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was held with great enthusiasm and academic rigor. The sessions were conducted by the distinguished resource person, Dr. Santosh KR, who delivered comprehensive lectures and hands-on demonstrations on advanced statistical techniques.

Technical Sessions

• Structural Equation Modelling: Participants were introduced to the fundamentals and applications of SEM, with practical illustrations.

• Mediation and Moderation: Detailed explanations and case-based examples were provided to help participants understand the role of mediators and moderators in research models.

• Regression Analysis: Both simple and multiple regression techniques were taught, with emphasis on interpretation of results.

• Path Analysis: Participants gained insights into path analysis using both SPSS and Jamovi, enhancing their practical skills in statistical modelling.

The interactive nature of the sessions allowed participants to clarify doubts and apply the concepts directly to their research problems.

Valedictory Ceremony

The day’s academic deliberations were followed by a formal Valedictory Ceremony, commemorating the successful culmination of the training programme.

• President of the Ceremony: Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean (Research), presided over the event, offering insightful reflections on the importance of methodological rigor in contemporary research.

• Dignitaries Present: Dr. M.A. Baseer, Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and the resource person, Dr. Santosh KR, graced the occasion.

• Felicitation: Prof. Syed Ashfaq Ahmed formally felicitated the Chief Guest and the Resource Person in recognition of their invaluable scholarly contributions to the programme.

• Welcome Address: Delivered by Dr. M.A. Mujeeb, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, setting a tone of gratitude and scholarly achievement.

• Valedictory Remarks: Shared by Dr. Iffath Nigar, PhD Scholar, KBNU.

• Vote of Thanks: Proposed by Dr. Sana, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, who expressed sincere appreciation to all dignitaries, participants, and organizers for their collective efforts in ensuring the programme’s success who also adeptly emceed the ceremony, weaving together coherence and celebratory spirit throughout the proceedings.

Participant Feedback

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many underscoring the programme’s transformative impact on their research capabilities. Attendees particularly highlighted that the sessions on SEM, mediation, moderation and path analysis would significantly augment both their ongoing and prospective research endeavours. The training was widely commended for furnishing practical, directly applicable knowledge in advanced statistical analysis.

Conclusion

The three-day training programme succeeded in elevating the analytical competencies of its participants, fostering a deeper understanding of sophisticated statistical techniques. The confluence of expert instruction, interactive learning, and formal recognition through the valedictory session made the event a landmark academic initiative.