JMP Workshop on Data Handling, Analysis, and Visualization
11th-12th July 2024
Dr. Qurat-Ul-Ain Khaliq
Country Coordinator, Pakistan

1. INDRODUCTION
Dr. Quratulain ,Khaliq has expertly organized and designed the content for the JMP Workshop on Data
Handling, Analysis, and Visualization on July 11–12, 2024. Thsi workshop was online, free registration andcertification. This initiative not only prepares students for upcoming poster competitions but also imparts essential
knowledge and skills. I found JMP software is highly appealing and believe it's crucial to teach it to others. Our
efforts have successfully educated participants not only in Pakistan but also in India, showcasing the workshop's
extensive reach and impact.
It successfully gathered professionals, PhD's, university and college students, and enthusiasts from various fields
to enhance their skills in data science and statistical analysis. We organized this workshop because JMP is still
relatively new in the statistician community, and many individuals struggle with creating technical posters. A
poster is an excellent tool for sharing research, allowing one to convey maximum information in a short time. To
address this, we concluded the workshop with a poster competition. We received numerous submissions, not only
from Pakistan but also from India. Many students used JMP to design their posters and present their ideas in an
innovative way. The workshop also covered data handling, cleaning, and engineering, comparing methods inPython and JMP. Several professors joined us to share their research. The high-class posters submitted by yourdepartment were truly impressive, showcasing both rigorous academic work and a deep understanding of reallife social issues.
This workshop's success is largely due to ISLP's tremendous support. The honorable Reija Helenius, ISLP
Director, provided us with immense support. This workshop is not only a success for us, but also for ISLP. We
not only reached our target audience but also conducted a pilot competition. Most of our participants wereunfamiliar with the JMP and poster design. During this workshop, they learned how to use JMP and design theirown posters. Many participants have requested additional workshops to further equip statisticians with statistical
tools and promote statistical literacy.
Dr. Volker Kraft conducted a two-hour session where he not only explained JMP features but also covered
advanced topics like handling real-life data, data analysis, and graphical displays. This session was incredibly
beneficial, providing us with numerous posters on JMP. Additionally, Dr. Quratulain Khaliq led six sessions,
guiding through data engineering, cleaning, analysis, and graphical display. She also conducted a special session
on poster design. Participants really enjoyed these sessions.
Professor Dr. S. Gandhiya Vendhan, Country Coordinator of India from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,
showed active participation and support in our recent JMP Workshop. His efforts were instrumental to the event's
success. We received the registration form the day before the workshop. They prepared their students, who
actively participated despite short notice.

2. PARTICIPANTS
Our audience consisted of many undergraduate students, with over 90% of participants coming from the statistics
community. We compared posters from Pakistan and India at the end and selected the top three winners. The long
duration of the workshop did not deter attendees, and the feedback form reflected overwhelmingly positiveresponses.
We are thrilled to have participants from a diverse and prestigious array of institutions around the globe. We arealso honored to include: Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, Kabul, Afghanistan; Dominion UniversityCollege, Ghana; Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy; Tecnica daComunicacao do Instituto Nacional de Estatística, Portugal; Universida de Aberta (UAb), Portugal; Universidadde Panamá; University of Bologna, Italy; Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Bharathiar University,Coimbatore, India; Masaryk National University of Lesotho, add to the global representation.
Further, we have participants from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan; CMH Institute of Medical Sciences,Multan; COMSATS University; Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology; Government Post
Graduate College Baghbanpura, Lahore; Govt. Graduate College GT Road, Jhelum, Gomal University, Dera
Ismail Khan; GSCWUH; Haqqania School,Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab; Karachi
University, Sindh , Lahore College for women University; NCBA&E, Lahore; Nishtar Hospital; NUST,Islamabad, Pakistan; Presidential Initiative for Artificial Intelligence & Computing; PMAS Arid Agriculture
University; Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad; Rawalpindi Women University; Riphah InternationalUniversity, Lahore; University of Sargodha; Aga Khan University; The Women University Multan; University
Management Technology ; University of Baluchistan; University of Gujrat; University of Karachi; University ofPunjab; University of South Asia; University of Science & Technology Bannu KPK, Pakistan; Viqar un Nisa
Women's University are part of our diverse group. This wide range of participants reflects the global interest andcommitment to advancing knowledge and collaboration in our field.

3.WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this workshop was to highlight the importance of creating posters and prepare the audience for anupcoming poster competition. Additionally, it aimed to teach the audience how to use the JMP software, whichis completely new to our community. We wanted to familiarize everyone with the features of the JMP software.
None of our audience members knew how to professionally create posters or had any idea about the JMP software.
We also organized a poster competition within the workshop to assess how much benefit the participants gainedfrom the session and to gauge the success of the workshop. Initially, we created three categories to give every
educational level a chance to showcase their outcomes. We received numerous submissions from India andPakistan, with many participants using JMP software to design their posters and share innovative ideas.
To motivate our participants, we selected the top posters as winners, including national and international winners.
This approach was intended to promote online learning, ensuring that attendees not only listened to the workshop
but also contributed by applying what they learned. The workshop's primary objectives were as follows:
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The aim is to acquaint the participants with the capabilities of JMP software.
The aim is to demonstrate practical techniques for data handling and preparation.
We aim to offer practical experience in data analysis using JMP.
To teach participants how to create meaningful visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
Prepare the audience for the upcoming poster competition of the International Statistical Literacy Project(ISLP).

4. IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH POSTER
Research posters play a crucial role in the academic and scientific community. Here are some key pointshighlighting their importance: Visual Communication: Research posters enable the visual presentation of complex ideas and data,
facilitating a brief understanding of the research by the audience. This is particularly useful in conferenceswhere attendees have limited time.
 Engagement: Posters facilitate direct interaction between researchers and their audience. This
engagement can lead to valuable feedback, new ideas, and potential collaborations.
 Accessibility: Posters can make research findings accessible to a wider audience, including those who
might not have the time or expertise to read full research papers. This can help disseminate knowledge
more broadly.
 Conciseness: Creating a poster requires researchers to distil their work into its most essential components,
which can help clarify their own understanding and improve their ability to communicate their findings
succinctly.
 Networking: Presenting a poster at a conference or workshop provides an opportunity for researchers tonetwork with peers, experts, and potential collaborators, enhancing their professional development.
 Recognition: A well-designed and impactful poster can increase the visibility of a researcher’s work,
leading to recognition within their field. This can be particularly beneficial for early-career researchers
seeking to establish themselves.
 Learning and Teaching Tools: Posters can serve as educational tools, helping students and early-career
researchers learn how to effectively present their work. They also promote skills in design, summarization,and public speaking.
 Showcasing Innovation: Posters serve as a platform to showcase innovative methodologies, tools, andfindings, encouraging the exchange of new ideas and advancements in the field.
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Figure 1: Poster Designed by Samreen and Dr. Quratulain Khaliq Showing the Customer Purchasing
Behavior Analysis applying Machine Learning Algorithm using JMP Software.

Table-1: JMP Workshop Poster Winner's Country Wise Detail (Pakistani Team was Supervised by Dr.
Quratulain Khaliq while Indian Team was Supervised by Dr. S. Gandhiya Vendhan).

5.SPECIAL GUEST
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadi's presence as our special guest was an honor. Prof. Dr. Asadi has been a significant
source of support, inspiration, and motivation for the organizing team and participants alike. His expertise andinsights added immense value to the workshop, inspiring participants to leverage data science for innovativesolutions.

Figure 2: Details of All Sessions Organized in the JMP Workshop

Figure 3: Honorable Reija Helenius, ISLP Director's Speech, JMP Training by Volker
Kraft, Dr. Qurat-ul-Ain Khaliq, and Mahad Iqbal Online Sessions Overview.

Figure 4: Some Appealing Posters Designed by Pakistani Participants Using JMP Software, Under
the Supervision of Dr. Quratulain Khaliq.

Figure 5: Some Beautiful Posters Designed by Indian Participants Supervised by Dr.
S. Gandhiya Vendhan.

Figure 6: Some Beautiful Posters Designed by Pakistani Participants Under the Supervision of Dr.
Quratulain Khaliq.

6. AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
The workshop has active participation from a diverse group of attendees, including data analysts, researchers,students, and professionals from various industries. The interactive sessions and hands-on exercises ensured thatparticipants could apply the concepts they learned during the workshop. We gradually collected feedback forms

from our participants and received very positive responses. Our participants thoroughly enjoyed our workshop
and requested that ISLP conduct more such workshops to promote statistical literacy in our community. They
also emphasized the need for this kind of healthy competition, which allows people from different regions to learn
from each other's work. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees appreciated thepractical approach of the workshop, the clarity of the instructions, and the opportunity to work on real-world data
problems. Many participants expressed interest in further training and advanced workshops on specific topics
within data science and JMP software. We are very grateful to ISLP for their support. Without them, we could
not have achieved success in this volunteer work. Their support has been instrumental in our accomplishments.

7.CONCLUDING REMARKS
Today, we are moving towards an era dominated by artificial intelligence and machine learning. All the models
used in artificial intelligence are based on statistics. As a result, the importance of statistics has increased evenmore, and it is critical for our new generation to learn them. We can promote statistical literacy by bringing people
from different disciplines to our platform and creating a learning environment. We should engage in such healthy
activities and courses to promote statistics both locally and globally. Statistics are the pillars of any subject;
without them, research is impossible. Statistics are important for all disciplines, not just statisticians. In this era,
only the statistics community can effectively spread knowledge of statistics. Even after using software,
understanding the results requires knowledge of statistics.