Spring 2023 - STAT 811 G100

Statistical Consulting I (2)

Class Number: 5903

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:50 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Ian Bercovitz
    ijb@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-4670

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.

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

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Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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