Integrated mixed methods are used to answer questions that necessitate more than one method to achieve a holistic understanding. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can enhance conversations about theory, practice, and/or policy. This demanding paradigm requires knowledge, skill, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as the art of intentionally integrating the approaches... Read more »

This course introduces students to Stata and data management. It is tailored for beginners and researchers who want to learn how to manage data more effectively. Each day, the class will demonstrate how to use the commands, followed by hands-on exercises using sample datasets. This class will cover 3 afternoons (9/26, 9/28 and 9/30). Learn... Read more »

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center

This 4-day, 2-part short course will provide an overview of statistical machine learning and data mining techniques with applications to the analysis of real data. Supervised learning techniques will be covered, including penalized regression such as LASSO and its variants, support vector machines. The main emphasis will be on the analysis of real data sets... Read more »

Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Wednesdays - (time TBD) Meet at the Pittsboro St. entrance to McGavran-Greenberg Hall for a 30-minute walk on campus or the neighborhood nearby.

Join the Culture of Health for a gentle yoga session. Mondays – Noon – Virtual (30 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Mondays – 5:15 PM – Virtual (45 minutes) – contact rhoda_cerny@unc.edu Tuesdays – 5:15 PM – In-person (45 minutes) – 0003 Michael Hooker Research Center

This 4-day, 2-part short course will provide an overview of statistical machine learning and data mining techniques with applications to the analysis of real data. Supervised learning techniques will be covered, including penalized regression such as LASSO and its variants, support vector machines. The main emphasis will be on the analysis of real data sets... Read more »

Mindfulness and self-compassion meditations assist with stress reduction, mental flexibility and resilience. Dedicate time to self-nurture with 15-20 minute mindfulness meditation and self-compassion sessions. Thursdays - 2 P.M. in 2304 McGavran-Greenberg Hall