An introduction to the statistical consulting process, emphasizing its nontechnical aspects. Fall and spring. Under supervision of a faculty member, the student interacts with research workers in the health sciences, learning to abstract the statistical aspects of substantive problems, to provide appropriate technical assistance, and to communicate statistical results. Fall, spring, and summer. Principles of statistical pedagogy.
Students assist with teaching elementary statistics to students in the health sciences.
Students work under the supervision of the faculty, with whom they have regular discussions of methods, content, and evaluation of performance. Fall, spring, and summer. Fall and Spring. Fall, spring, and summer.