Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Lab

Located in 519 Baldy Hall, the Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Lab (QQDAL) offers free assistance with issues related to quantitative and qualitative research design, data analysis, measurement/classification and help with course assignments and research projects.

The following software packages are available in the lab: Atlas.ti, HLM, HyperResearch, LISREL, MPlus, nVivo, R, SAS, SPSS, Stata and Winsteps. Graduate assistants are available for consultation on the use of these packages.

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Who can use the lab?

Students, faculty and staff within the Graduate School of Education seeking help with course assignments and research projects are encouraged to make use of the lab.

No appointment is necessary during walk-in hours. Consultations are available during lab hours in person or via Zoom. Graduate lab assistants may also be available by appointment. Contact the relevant graduate assistant to schedule a time to meet.

Spring 2024 Lab Hours

Day QUANTITATIVE LAB
Preston Martin
QUALITATIVE LAB
Iman Lathan
Monday
·
9 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ·
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1 – 5 p.m.
Thursday ·
1 – 5 p.m.

Fall 2024 Lab Hours

Day QUANTITATIVE LAB
Preston Martin ✉️
QUALITATIVE LAB
Ngo (NuNu) Hna ✉️
Monday
·
9 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ·
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1 – 5 p.m.
Thursday ·
1 – 5 p.m.

QQDAL is closed on all days that UB classes are not in session.

Contact Us

QQDAL Office Phone Lab Directors Lab Assistants

716-645-4052

 

Seong Won Han
seongwon@buffalo.edu

Jinting Wu
jintingw@buffalo.edu
Quantitative: Preston Martin
pmartin6@buffalo.edu

Qualitative: Ngo (NuNu) Hna
ngohna@buffalo.edu

Quantitative Research

Quantitative Research Consultations

The following are topics that are often covered:

  • explaining statistical concepts and procedures
  • assistance with homework or assignments
  • assistance with manual or computer calculations
  • helping with collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
  • assistance in statistical research and evaluation design
  • answering questions regarding SPSS or other statistical analysis software

If you are seeking advice on writing a dissertation or master's thesis, please coordinate your work in the lab with your supervising faculty.

Quantitative Research and Data Analysis Resources

Do you have questions about the data analysis or research process with regard to quantitative research? Look below for a collection of useful resources for University at Buffalo students.

Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research Consultations

Consultations are available during lab hours either face-to-face or virtually via Webex. Contact the relevant graduate assistant to schedule a time to meet.

The following are topics that are often covered:

Qualitative Research and Data Analysis Resources

Do you have questions about the data analysis or research process with regard to qualitative research? Look below for a collection of useful resources for University at Buffalo students.