Statistical human resource development: the case of bukidnon state university, philippines

Abstract

Two trainings on Confirmatory and Exploratory Data Analyses and Data Mining were conducted to enhance capacity of faculty and step up their development in basic and advanced statistical methodological skills, so with their research capability. Training designs were perceptively prepared to address the variability of the participants’ educational status. Issues and challenges raised during the trainings include among others: existing researches are limited and confined only within the parameters of the workplace, wanting for a more in depth and comprehensive research utilizing data mining as a tool, and aggressive collaboration efforts and linkage among funding institutions. The training likewise motivated and enhanced faculty skills in the use of appropriate statistics methods useful in their research undertakings. Initial results revealed a significant increase in the number of quality and collaborative researches consistent with the vision of the university and established linkage from the local support institutions.