Activity Number:
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442
- Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences A.M. Roundtable Discussion (Added Fee)
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Type:
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Roundtables
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018 : 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences
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Abstract #330883
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Title:
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Collaboration Techniques for Successfully Identifying and Modeling Sources of Variation
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Author(s):
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Jonathan Stallings*
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Companies:
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North Carolina State University
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Keywords:
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Collaboration;
Sources of variation;
Subject Matter;
Communication;
Statistical Education
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Abstract:
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Statisticians are tasked with teasing out major sources of variation and positing parsimonious models connecting these sources to changes in the response. Their training focuses on the theory and application of powerful statistical methods but they are rarely taught how to effectively communicate with non-statisticians in order to gather pertinent information that can be incorporated in the analysis. While technical skills are important to a successful analysis, there is little that statistical theory can do when important sources of variation are ignored. Successful identification and judgment of the impact of potential sources of variation comes most easily when the statistician has a desire to understand the science of the research problem. In this roundtable, I will share communication principles that have helped me become more engaged in the non-statistical aspects of a problem. I will then exemplify the impact of these principles through some of my collaborative experiences. Participants are also invited to share their own experiences and communication advice. The discussion will yield valuable information and strategies to help statisticians become critical team members.
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Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
