Statistics, Data Analysis & Research Methods Expert
Eight years hands-on experience using statistics and data analytics to design, implement, and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects and surveys for large data sets.
Completed trainings through the Social Services Agency's Information Technology Professional Staff in order to learn the Agency's very large, complicated database using Power BI to extract and manipulate data.
Using Business Objects to create variables using “If…Then…Else…” logic, handling calculations within WEBi, translating DESKi Language into WEBi Language, selecting Query Results as a Condition, and how to use xTools and Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD). Course objectives include:
Learn to access Business Objects InfoView website
Learn to access Web Intelligence via InfoViews vs Rich Client
Learn to create WEBi Reports
Practice creating Formulas and Variables
Discover how to link data from Multiple Universes and Data Sources
Identify differences between DESKi, WEBi, InfoView and CMC
Completed Survey Methodology (PDF, 468 kb), Survey Analysis Using SPSS (PDF, 499 kb), Intro to Stats (PDF, 478 kb), & Introduction to SPSS Statistics (PDF, 497 kb), training through New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Connor, L. (2015) The Neuroticism Personality Trait and Its Relationship to Menopausal Symptoms, California State University, Long Beach, CA.(PDF, 797 kb; Master's Thesis)
Buche, T., Williams, S.L., and Connor, L., Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), “Assessing the Value and Effectiveness of the Honda Rider Trainer For Improving Hazard Perception” (October 2008). Paper presented at 7th International Motorcycle Conference (ifz), Cologne, Germany.
Master's Thesis Project (Final Presentation): Conceived, designed, and conducted original research to test the relationship between the neurotic personality trait and menopausal symptoms with stress and exercise as moderators. Wrote and presented the research proposal for approval to proceed; presented the final results for approval by the thesis committee. Designed and coded a web page for survey participants to inform them about the study’s details, to gain their consent to participate, and then to complete the embedded survey using SurveyMonkey. Recruited participants through social media, analyzed date using SPSS, and wrote and presented results of research data for publication.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation's (MSF) Discovery Project (PDF, 39kb): Directed the operations, both on-site and in-office, for the Discovery Project. The Discovery Project was a longitudinal, multi-million dollar, cooperative research study between MSF and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to test the efficacy of several new motorcycle training courses developed by MSF. I recruited hundreds of participants, processed/organized data, and persuaded participants to return for further testing/training. I also supervised several training personnel, research study evaluators, and administrative staff while conducting research sessions for returning participants. To save money, I devised a system to cut back on the number of required testing/training sessions by calculating participant return rates. Furthermore, I created written study materials and correspondence.
Completed research on correlation between the Big Five Personality Characteristics and Drinking Behaviors(PDF; 921 KB). Invited to present research poster and paper at the 9th Annual Southern California Psychology Conference for Community Colleges.
