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Activity Number:
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463
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Thursday, August 7, 2008 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Consulting
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| Abstract - #300072 |
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Title:
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Acquiring Knowledge and Deep Understanding of an Application Field
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Author(s):
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Stephan Ogenstad*+
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Companies:
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Statogen Consulting LLC
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Address:
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1209 Winkworth Way, Wake Forest, NC, 27587,
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Keywords:
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Field knowledge ; Communication ; Statistical scientist ; Training ; Leadership
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Abstract:
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Unlike other disciplines, statistics does not develop from itself. It needs motivation from new problems arising in all areas of life. The future of statistics lies in communication of statisticians with other researchers in other areas of learning. Statisticians trained at our universities tend to be more technique-oriented than application-oriented. Most statisticians are not educated thoroughly in application-oriented problem solving in their formal training. Nonetheless, they have powerful tools to solve problems. The world is rapidly becoming quantitative and data focused. Many professions depend on numerical measurements to make decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statisticians need quantitative abilities, statistical knowledge, and communication skills to work in challenging fields.
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