This subject is an introduction to the general framework of statistical consulting, including a large practical component. Topics covered include: job estimation and business aspects of consulting; recognition of and searching for appropriate techniques to solve particular problems; constraints imposed by the analysis time frame; communication of results in written, graphical and oral forms to lay and technical audiences; and ethical issues.
Assessment: This subject is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis only.
This subject is offered subject to demand.
This subject is replaced by 35470 Statistical Consulting - Part A and 35471 Statistical Consulting - Part B.