Definition and Organization of Project Work Project work comprises a combination of statistical theory and practice. Students are randomly assigned to tutors, in the ratio of one tutor for approximately five students. This provides a more stimulating approach and an increased motivation for the exercise. Indirectly students are thereby also forced to establish relationships between natural phenomena and statistical models. The allocation of topics from a reserve list is discouraged.
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Students are also expected to work individually rather than in groups. In order to discipline students in a precise formulation and constructive planning of their projects, a memorandum containing details of the intended investigation must be submitted beforehand to the relevant tutor for comment and approval. Comments at this stage are directive and aimed at assisting each student to formulate clearly a meaningful and feasible investigation within the framework of the available time and facilities. When both parties are satisfied that the project is realistic, approval is granted for the exercise to proceed. Discussions between tutor and student continue during the investigation.