Professional Development Opportunity

The Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University announces a national workshop titled “How to Deal with Missing Data in Your Researches,” presented by Prof. Dr. Tariq H. Karim. This workshop addresses one of the most common challenges in research and data analysis, focusing on maintaining data accuracy, reliability, and validity.

Workshop Details

Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Education Building, Hall #302

Workshop Content

Comprehensive Coverage

  • Definitions and missing data symbols

  • Mechanisms of missing data occurrence

  • Classification tree for missing data techniques

  • Advantages and disadvantages of different methods

  • Favorable conditions for technique application

  • Numerical examples using real case studies

Learning Objectives

The workshop aims to help researchers:

  • Ensure data quality and completeness

  • Preserve statistical power in analyses

  • Avoid bias in research outcomes

  • Improve model accuracy and generalization

  • Enhance overall research validity

Workshop Structure

Event Format

  • Introduction and overview

  • Theoretical concepts session

  • Practical numerical examples session

  • Question and answer discussion

  • Open forum for participant inquiries

Institutional Value

This workshop reflects the department’s commitment to:

  • Promoting academic excellence university-wide

  • Improving research practices and methodologies

  • Supporting professional development across departments

  • Enhancing research quality throughout TIU

  • Fostering interdisciplinary research collaboration

The event is open to academic staff from all departments, providing valuable insights into handling missing data effectively in research projects.

Keywords: Missing Data Workshop, Research Methodology, Data Analysis, Statistical Techniques, Research Quality, Academic Development, Data Integrity, Research Excellence, Professional Training