Fall 2021 - STAT 811 G100
Statistical Consulting I (2)
Class Number: 5073
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to give students some practical experience as a statistical consultant through classroom discussion of issues in consulting and participation in the department's Statistical Consulting Service under the direction of faculty members or the director.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed to give students some practical experience as a statistical consultant. We will review some non statistical issues that arise in everyday consulting. Students will meet with clients, analyze data sets and produce summary reports.
There will be weekly presentations approximately 15-20 minutes in length on various non statistical issues in consulting.
Data sets will be presented and open class discussion of possible analysis methods will follow.
Prepare a bid for a contract and invoice.
Mode of teaching:
- Lecture: Synchronous
- Tutorial: None
- Quizzes and Midterm: None
- Final exam: None
- Remote invigilation (Zoom, or other approved software) will be used.
Grading
- Participation 10%
- Presentation 10%
- 3 Summary reports on client meetings including mock invoice 30%
- Prepare a bid on a real contract 50%
NOTES:
Above grading is subject to change.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Access to high-speed internet, webcam.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place. Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).
Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required. You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.