The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

Killer Statistician

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  1. A statistician should act as a detective by asking questions to uncover what is really being asked of them and navigating uncertain spaces to reach conclusions.
  2. When acting as a lawyer, statisticians must keep in mind who their audience is in order to present information effectively.
  3. A statistician should act as a journalist that understands how evidence is used down the line, such as when presenting figures or tables to clients or stakeholders.

Being a killer statistician is not just about number crunching and data analysis. It is about adopting multiple roles to uncover insights, communicate effectively, and ensure real-world impact. Developing these skills requires a combination of methodological proficiency, curiosity, and awareness of the context and audience. By following Debarshi's advice and curating role models, we as statisticians can become successful and impactful.

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Resource: What makes a killer statistician?

 


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About this podcast

The podcast from statisticians for statisticians to have a bigger impact at work. This podcast is set up in association with PSI - Promoting Statistical Insight. This podcast helps you to grow your leadership skills, learn about ongoing discussions in the scientific community, build you knowledge about the health sector and be more efficient at work. This podcast helps statisticians at all levels with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.

by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry

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