STAT 8800 - Statistical Consulting I

1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: graduate students who have taken at least one-year courses in statistics.
Description
The objectives of Statistical Consulting Practicum are for students to develop skills needed by a successful statistical consultant, such as the effective collaboration skills with researchers in other disciplines, the communication skills, both written and verbal. In the orientation phase, a number of lectures will cover topics on consulting philosophy, effective problem identification, consulting session management and positive interaction with clients. In the practicum phase, students will be exposed to realistic statistical and scientific problems.