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Upcoming Seminar on Text Mining and Survey Data

On July 7, 2025, Seed Planning Co., Ltd., based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, will host a comprehensive seminar titled “Analyzing Survey Data with Text Mining: Both Open-ended and Multiple-choice Responses.” This session aims to guide participants through the effective use of text mining tools to analyze diverse types of survey data, emphasizing enhanced understanding and data visualization.

Seminar Overview

This seminar is designed to equip attendees with skills in utilizing text mining techniques specifically for analyzing both open-ended and multiple-choice survey responses. Text mining can transform the way we interpret survey data, revealing insights through novel visualizations and coding methods. Participants will gain practical knowledge in using the KH Coder software, renowned for its capabilities in visualizing data and coding hypotheses.

Content Highlights

1. Introduction to Text Mining: Participants will learn the fundamentals of text mining and its relevance to analyzing open-ended survey responses, enabling a comprehensive view of textual data.

2. Utilizing Visualization and Hypothesis Coding: The seminar will cover essential components of visualizing responses and engaging in hypothesis coding, allowing a deeper exploration of survey results.

3. Analyzing Multiple-choice Responses: Attendees will discover methods for structuring survey data to incorporate text mining seamlessly, even with multiple-choice questions or rating scales. Participants will be guided through practical exercises to solidify their understanding.

Practical Sessions

Incorporating hands-on practice, participants will need to prepare in advance by:

• - Bringing a laptop with KH Coder installed (both free and paid versions are acceptable).
• - Downloading necessary practice data from the Asakura Shoten website.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: July 7, 2025, from 14:00 to 17:00
• - Venue: Seed Planning Seminar Room, 3-19-11 Yushima, Bunkyo, Tokyo, and via Zoom online
• - Instructor: Kenji Ushizawa, a former board member of the Japan Statistical Society and a certified statistical data analyst.
• - Participation Fee: General admission is 20,000 yen; student admission is 10,000 yen.

Please register via email at: tanaka@seedplanning.ne.jp.

Instructor Background

Kenji Ushizawa has an extensive background in statistical analysis, having served in various academic roles and institutions, including the Ministry of Education's Institute of Statistical Mathematics and the Faculty of Industrial Management at Senshu University. As a consultant for Seed Planning, his expertise ensures a rich learning experience for all participants.

References

The seminar draws upon valuable resources, including:

• - Ushizawa & Izumi (2024). Let's Try Analyzing Survey Data - Text Mining Analysis of Multiple-choice Responses (Asakura Shoten).
• - Ushizawa (2021). Let's Try Text Mining - Revised Edition (Asakura Shoten).

For additional questions, contact Tanaka at Seed Planning at tanaka@seedplanning.ne.jp or call 070-2468-6654.

Join us on this journey to unlock the potential of survey data through innovative text mining techniques!