TCC Trains  Koppert Biological Systems in Data Analysis and Presentation

30 September 2016

PRESS RELEASE

TCC Trains  Koppert Biological Systems in Data Analysis and Presentation

Training Centre in Communication (TCC) trained  Koppert Biological Systems, data analysts in Data Analysis and Presentation  in Nairobi , Kenya. The training  ran from 27-29 September, where participants learned the following ;  The theory and practice of presenting data in graphical form, The basic principles of economy, clarity, and integrity, Old types of graphs to avoid, new graph types: dot plot, scatterplot matrix, conditional plot, How to design effective graphs, How  to use R Statistical software graphical analysis and presentation, How  to use SPSS Statistical software graphical analysis and presentation ,Advanced  Excel and  How  to use  STATA Statistical software graphical analysis and presentation.

The Data Analysis for Presentation is part of TCC’s main course on Scientific Communication and Publishing.

The Consortium of Training Institutions  

Training Centre in Communication

The Training Centre in Communication (TCC) is a self-sustainable Trust created through private public partnership and has its headquarters at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. It is the first Centre in Africa that builds capacity in Science Communication for research institutes and universities, through training and guidance in implementation of communication strategy. TCC has successfully managed to build capacity in Science Communication in Western, Eastern and Southern Africa since 2004, before it was registered as a Trust and created a partnership with University of Nairobi in 2007. More information about Training Center in Communication can be accessed at www.tcc-africa.org.

Koppert Biological Systems 

Koppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of people and the planet. In partnership with nature, Koppert Biological Systems  make agriculture healthier, safer and more productive. They  provide an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions that improves crop health, resilience and production

The ongoing attempt to discover and utilize natural principles forms the backbone of Koppert’s activities. Koppert’s strength lies in its ability to turn this knowledge into practical applications which contribute to finding solutions to prevailing problems.

In recent years, Koppert’s extensive know-how in micro-organisms, biostimulants and pheromones has inspired countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that diseases hardly stand a chance.

Koppert’s Research & Development has frequently been the source of biological solutions which were subsequently adopted worldwide. It is thanks to the company’s great perseverance that a whole variety of specific mites can now be introduced to combat a large number of infestations. Similar ground-breaking discoveries with regard to pollination solutions have provided the basis for enormous production efficiency and quality improvement in many crops.

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