Nigerian statisticians have advocated superior spatial information evaluation methods to enhance information accuracy and strengthen evidence-based coverage planning throughout varied 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, mentioned the two-day workshop aimed to familiarise statisticians, lecturers and professionals with rising geographical information evaluation methods.
Victor mentioned dependable information and acceptable 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 mentioned.
He mentioned 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 information evaluation utilized to statistics, monetary evaluation and well being evaluation.
He mentioned the coaching offered skilled professionals, together with directors, alternatives to refresh their information and be taught rising analytical strategies.
Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, a statistics professor on the University of Nigeria. Nsuka, mentioned spatial information evaluation helped researchers decide the place occasions occurred, complementing details about what occurred and when.
Chigbu mentioned trendy instruments, together with “R and Python”, may combine geographical data with different datasets to enhance analytical outcomes.
He mentioned that combining location-based data with established statistical strategies may improve analysis high quality and help knowledgeable choices.
A participant, Mr Amechi Igweze, mentioned the workshop offered a chance to look at Nigeria’s challenges on the grassroots fairly than relying solely on national-level evaluation.
Igweze mentioned spatial statistics may assist establish areas experiencing safety challenges and financial difficulties, enabling authorities to develop focused interventions.
He mentioned the annual convention introduced collectively teachers, trade professionals and personal practitioners to change information and discover options to nationwide challenges.
Another participant, Miss Richie Lawrence, described the coaching as impactful, notably for younger professionals looking for sensible expertise past college training.
Lawrence mentioned the workshop launched her to spatial information evaluation, which mixed statistical strategies with geographical data.
She mentioned the information 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 varied sectors.(NAN)
Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman
