Nigerian statisticians have advocated superior spatial information evaluation methods to enhance information 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 information evaluation methods.
Victor stated dependable information and applicable analytical strategies had 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 abilities 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 information 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 information evaluation helped researchers decide the place occasions occurred, complementing details about what occurred and when.
Chigbu stated fashionable instruments, together with “R and Python”, might combine geographical info with different datasets to enhance analytical outcomes.
He stated that combining location-based info with established statistical strategies might improve analysis high quality and help knowledgeable choices.
A participant, Mr Amechi Igweze, stated the workshop supplied a possibility to look at Nigeria’s challenges on the grassroots quite than relying solely on national-level evaluation.
Igweze stated spatial statistics might assist determine areas experiencing safety challenges and financial difficulties, enabling authorities to develop focused interventions.
He stated the annual convention introduced collectively teachers, trade professionals and personal practitioners to alternate data and discover options to nationwide challenges.
Another participant, Miss Richie Lawrence, described the coaching as impactful, significantly for younger professionals searching for sensible expertise past college training.
Lawrence stated the workshop launched her to spatial information 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 information evaluation.
The members expressed optimism that adopting the methods would strengthen statistical observe, help evidence-based decision-making and enhance planning throughout numerous sectors.(NAN)
Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman
