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Activity Number:
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411
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Type:
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Roundtables
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Consulting
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| Abstract - #302694 |
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Title:
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Is That Clear? Communicating with Clients Effectively
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Author(s):
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Novie O.M. Younger*+
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Companies:
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The University of the West Indies, Jamaica
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Address:
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P.O. Box 25580, TMRI, Miami, FL, 33102,
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Keywords:
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statistical jargon ; communicating effectively ; policy ; use of statistics in daily life
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Abstract:
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Heavy use of statistical jargon can be a deterrent to the application of statistical inference or appropriate use of results. As statisticians, the make-up of our clientele ranges from students who attend our classes to collaborators in research to media personalities and lay persons trying to make sense of the results we produce. How can we ensure our results move beyond high-impact, peer-reviewed journals to active use in industry and everyday life? It begins with making our results more lucid to persons with little exposure to statistics. Our discussion will explore methods of effectively communicating results and use of methodology to persons who need to use the statistical tools and apply results of research but are without a strong numerate background.
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