REGIONWIDE -- Agricultural Training Institute-Central Visayas (ATI-CV) conducted the Training on Data Tabulation, Analysis and Interpretation for Agricultural Extension Workers at Southview Hotel, Barangay Banilad, Negros Oriental on July 19-21, 2022.

The three-day activity aimed to (1) Recognize the usability of the Microsoft Excel (MSExcel) Program in terms of data encoding and tabulation; (2) Demonstrate accurately the encoded numerical data gathered using MSExcel Program; (3) Interpret the analyzed data both in tabular and narrative format; (4) Perform other statistical treatments in interpreting data; and (5) Prepare a doable Re-entry plan.

"The training is very timely, very much appreciated, very important, especially for us AEWs, a very organized topic, helpful for us to have reliable data and it will become a basis for project implementation. Facilitators are very approachable, friendly, and willing to entertain some clarifications during the conduct of training, somewhat like a family in progress in doing effective work and communications, really partnering for change in bridging the gap. The resource persons amaze me with their expertise and the way they deliver. I know statistics and numbers can be confusing sometimes but their way of explaining, making examples and being very approachable is. Co-participants are friendly, participative, and lively. The training venue and accommodation are very comfortable, away from noise and la-aganan so maka-focus gyud sa training.  The food, supporting local produce, which is very impressive, and drinks were agricultural produce fruits," shared Mr. Alijah Gabriel Palumar, a participant from LGU Bindoy. 

Lhea Glory Mae B. Araña, Development Management Officer 1 of ATI-CV discussed Introduction to Excel, Data cleaning using Excel, Using charts in Excel, and Basic Statistical Functions in Excel.

Moreover, Regidor T. Carale, Program Chair (Doctor of Education/Master's Degree from Graduate School St. Paul University based at Dumaguete City spoke about Methods of Research and data tabulation and analysis.

A total of 21 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) participated in the activity.