MACB–CODTIS Basic Statistics Workshop- Advance Your Clinical Lab Skills

Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

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Workshop Overview

This workshop covers essential statistical techniques vital for clinical laboratory professionals and researchers to improve data analysis.

Highlights

Participants will learn key statistical concepts including descriptive and inferential analysis, alongside hands-on training with SPSS software.

Target Participants

Pathologists, Medical Laboratory Scientists / Technologists, Laboratory Managers, Lecturers, Researchers, Postgraduate Students

Speakers

Experts include Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismarulyusda Ishak & Dr. Nurulamin Bin Abu Bakar (UKM), and Puan Rozita Abdullah (MOH).

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  • Date: September 22, 2025 - September 23, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Organizers

Fakulti Sains Kesihatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists

8:00 am - 8:20 am

Day 1 Registration

8:20 am - 8:30 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Opening ceremony

8:30 am - 9:15 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Introduction to Statistics in Clinical Labs

9:15 am - 10:15 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Common Mistakes in the Application & Interpretation of Clinical Lab Statistical Data

10:15 am - 10:30 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Morning Break

10:30 am - 11:45 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Descriptive Analysis: Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation, Coefficient of Variation

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Inferential Analysis: t-test, ANOVA, Correlation, Regression

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Lunch

2:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Basic SPSS Hands-on (part 1): Data entry, descriptive statistics, inferential analysis

8:00 am - 8:30 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Day 2 Registration

8:30 am - 10:15 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Basic SPSS Hands-on (part 2): Normality testing, Gaussian distribution plots, outlier detection

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Morning Break

10:30 am - 11:30 am Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

SPSS Hands-on: Precision Study Data

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

SPSS Hands-on: Linearity Study and Reportable Range Data

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

SPSS Hands-on: Verification of Reference Interval Data

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Lunch

12:15 pm - 3:45 pm Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

SPSS Hands-on: Comparison Study Data (Bland-Altman, Regression)

3:45 pm - 4:20 pm Computer Lab, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM, Jln. Raja Muda Abd Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

Interactive Discussion on SPSS Hands-On

4:20 pm - 4:30 pm

Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring my own laptop?

No, all sessions will take place in a computer lab equipped with the necessary facilities.

Will SPSS software be provided?

Yes, SPSS software is already installed on the lab computers for hands-on practice.