Statistical consulting

lstat2380  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Statistical consulting
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Ritter Christian;
Language
Prerequisites
Professional integration activity
Concepts and tools equivalent to those taught in teaching units
LSTAT2020Logiciels et programmation statistique de base
LSTAT2120Linear models
LSTAT2110Analyse des données
LSTAT2100Modèles linéaires généralisés et données discrêtes
Main themes
- Exploratory data analysis and rendering of data by tables and graphs - practical issues in data analysis (missing values, outliers, transformations) - review of common statistical analysis methods (regression, ANOVA, multivariate analysis; choice depends on selected projects) - communication with clients (project discussions, presentation of results, report writing) - professional and ethical conduct (analysis plan and cost estimation, mutual responsibilities of statistician and client, truthful representation, guidelines for ethical conduct) - practical problem solving in two real life cases coming from diverse application areas including medecine, psychology, engineering, agronomy and business ...
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The participants in this course will acquire knowledge and skill in three areas: - statistical analysis of real life data (from problem method), - communication (discussion with clients, oral and written presentation of results), - aspects of professionalism and ethical conduct (planning, cost, good practice) To accomplish these objectives, the participants will work on two real life consulting projects and their evaluation provides the main part of their grade.
 
Content
Introduction to statistical practice. Problem oriented approaches to statistical work on problems presented by clients from research, business, or public organizations. Important elements:
- structuring projects with statistical content
- exploratory data analysis using effective visualizations
- challenges in statistical practice (missing values, outliers, transformations)
- communication with clients (meetings, presentations, reporting)
- professionalism (organization, planning, documenting, data privacy, intellectual property)
The center of the course consists of two real life case studies from different subject areas including medecine, psychology, industry, agriculture, management, and marketing.
Teaching methods
Mostly problem based learning
Two real projects
Reading of articles and sharing with the group
Exercises in data visualization, presentation and report writing
Evaluation methods
Evaluation based on the two real projects (statistical work, presentation, report writing)
Other information
A collection of articles in statistics, data science and neighboring disciplines will be distributed for reading and discussion.
Online resources
Moodle site.
Bibliography
Une série d'articles parus dans la littérature statistique récente est consacrée à cette problématique. Une liste détaillée sera remise aux étudiants.
Teaching materials
  • matériel sur moodle
Faculty or entity
LSBA


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Data Science : Statistic

Master [120] in Statistics: Biostatistics

Master [120] in Statistics: General

Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Master [120] in Mathematical Engineering

Master [120] in Data Science Engineering

Certificat d'université : Statistique et science des données (15/30 crédits)

Master [120] in Data Science: Information Technology