I actually do use Excel for some data entry and I think some of it (e.g. counting scores from questionnaires) does count as stats. But SPSS? In 2018? What for?!
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our skillset. A lot. We have little time but we do invest it wisely.
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I think this is a poor argument - a part of being a good researcher is to harvest the essential research skills. Knowing how to analyze data is a part of that.
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An ANOVA only demands that you know basic arithmetic. Add some matrix algebra and you have multivariate techniques. If you’re really motivated, you could do an EFA in Excel. I don’t think any particular tool makes you better at this.
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It doesn't make you better but it can make the project better, reusable, open science/source, etc.
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Fair point.
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I was thinking mostly about postdocs because I seem unable to see beyond my own point of view today. You’re right that generally there is more training invested in grad school in the US. Their stats training is horrendous, however, so a lot of it has to be self-driven.
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Yeah, I'm a postdoc too as are more than half the people in my lab. I think it's says a lot about lab culture how much you are allowed to spend time on self-development too. I think we do agree in general but credit where credit is due and many ppl
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like me and I'm sure you too take the time to work on their skills. Labs in general should foster and nurture that aspect of our training too.
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