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The teaching of statistical consulting

Part of: Statistics Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2016

K. G. Russell
K. G. Russell*
Affiliation:
University of Wollongong
*
1 Postal address: School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. Email: ken_kussell@uow.edu.au
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Abstract

This paper considers how students might be taught statistical consulting. Desirable characteristics of a good consultant are described. While skill in statistical techniques is considered, it is just one of several areas of expertise that are discussed. Suggestions are made as to what should be included in a consulting course to equip a student with these characteristics.

Keywords

Desirable skillscommunicationclient interactionreport writingdata analysisstatistical computingbusiness management

MSC classification

Primary: 62P99: None of the above, but in this section
Secondary: 62-02: Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) 62-07: Data analysis

Information

Type
Biography and education
Information
Journal of Applied Probability , Volume 38 , Issue A: Probability, Statistics and Seismology , 2001 , pp. 20 - 26
Copyright
Copyright © Applied Probability Trust 2001 

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