Training: Best practices in coding when working with administrative data

This course provides an introduction to coding when working with administrative data. The course will include an overview of best practices in coding, with hands-on sessions using synthetic data and different programming languages: R, Python and SQL. It will also discuss the use of AI in coding.

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This training has been organised by ADR UK in partnership with the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) and University of Southampton.

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The course will be delivered in three interactive sessions, with breakout rooms in each session, as well as opportunities to engage with the instructors.

All participants need to attend the first session on Tuesday 29 July (09:30-11:00), with options to take part in up to four additional sessions. The price is the same, regardless of how many sessions you attend.

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Session 1

Tuesday 29 July, 09:30-11:00

• 09:30-10:30 Writing efficient code
• 10:30-11:00 Using data ethically and legally.

Session(s) 2-5 (multiple options available)

Option 1

Tuesday 29 July, 11:15-14:45

Programming using SQL & Datacise.

Option 2

Wednesday 30 July, 09:30-12:30

Programming using Python & ASHE-Census synthetic data.

Option 3

Wednesday 30 July, 13:30-15:00

Use of AI in coding using ASHE-Census synthetic data.

Option 4

Thursday 31 July, 09:30-12:30

Programming using R & ASHE-Census synthetic data.

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Registrants will be contacted following booking to confirm which sessions they wish to attend.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Be familiar with best practices in writing efficient, reproducible code
• Understand best practices in using data to ensure transparency, integrity and compliance
• Have practised programming using SQL & the Datacise platform
• Be familiar with coding standards using Python and practised programming using Python & ASHE-Census synthetic data
• Be familiar with how AI can be used throughout the code development lifecycle
• Be familiar with coding standards using R and practiced programming using R and ASHE-Census synthetic data.

This course is open to anyone who uses - or will use - administrative data. Some knowledge of data manipulation is required.

Participants will be sent instructions as to how they can access Datacise and synthetic ASHE-Census data. Please note that, in order to download the synthetic ASHE-Census data, you will need to register with the UK Data Service. 

Event details

When: 29-31 July

Where: Online

Cost: The total fee is:

• £87.50 for students
• £187.50 for staff working for academic institutions, Research Councils and other recognised research institutions, registered charity organisations and the public sector
• £625 for all other participants

In the event of cancellation by the delegate a full refund of the course fee is available up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds are available after this date.

How to attend: Register on the NCRM website.