The Practice of Statistics: The Real World is an Idea Whose Time Has Come
- 1 May 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The American Statistician
- Vol. 35 (2) , 72-76
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00031305.1981.10479311
Abstract
This article identifies three consulting roles—helper, leader, and colleague; recommends that statistical consultants ask more questions about basic mechanisms; suggests that statistical consultants regard their primary responsibility as providing guidance about the scientific method itself; discusses the need for continuing education to help improve consulting skills; and describes Wisconsin's Master's degree examination, which was designed to help students become effective practicing statisticians.Keywords
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