JSM 2004 - Toronto

Abstract #300480

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Activity Number: 240
Type: Luncheons
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Quality and Productivity
Abstract - #300480
Title: Communicating Statistics to Nonstatisticians in Industry - SOLD OUT
Author(s): Philip R. Scinto*+
Companies: Lubrizol Corporation
Address: 29400 Lakeland Blvd., Wickliffe, OH, 44092-2298,
Keywords: statistics ; communication ; customers
Abstract:

As statistical consultants in industry, most of us find our work in solving problems and making decisions based upon statistical analysis, logic, and thinking to be both challenging and rewarding. However, we must not overlook the importance of the equally challenging and rewarding necessity of communicating our analysis, logic and decisions to our chemist, physicist and engineer customers, collaborators, and colleagues. Even a high-level understanding of simple statistical concepts such as estimation, bias, variability, power, and probability by our customers would increase productivity by increasing the chances that analyses and decisions are applied correctly with or without the presence of a statistician. We will discuss and share our experiences and our techniques in communicating statistics to nonstatisticians.

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