STATS 780 Statistical consulting

Below description edited in year: 2013

Points: 15

Prereqs: STATS 330 and at least one of STATS 340, 341, 351 or permission of HoD or Graduate Officer

Restrictions: BIOSCI 744

For Advice: Peter Mullins (Email: pr.mullins@auckland.ac.nz | extn: 88275)

Taught: Second Semester City

Website: STATS 780 website

This course is designed to give students training in statistical consulting, ie, applying statistical methods to practical research problems in other disciplines. There are two components to STATS 780. The first mostly consists of lectures and assignments. The second component of the course focuses on a group project; small groups of students will discuss with researchers and other clients the design and analysis of quantitative investigations, using the lecturer and other staff members as additional resources. The course is not designed to teach students specific statistical techniques, but focuses instead on the other skills required for statistical consulting. Students will be assessed on their ability to present both written and verbal reports. This will include a seminar based on the group project to be delivered to the client and members of the Statistics Department. It is assumed that students will have passed STATS 330 and STATS 340. There is no final exam.

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