Developing a Career in the Practice of Statistics: TheMentor's Perspective

作者:Love Kim*; Vance Eric A; Harrell Frank E Jr; Johnson Dallas E; Kutner Michael H; Snee Ronald D; Zahn Doug
来源:American Statistician, 2017, 71(1): 38-46.
DOI:10.1080/00031305.2016.1255257

摘要

TheW. J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting is given by the American Statistical Association to "a distinguished individual who has demonstrated excellence in statistical consulting or developed and contributed new methods, software, or ways of thinking that improve statistical practice in general." In this article, five of the seven past recipients of this career-capping award share their experiences and perspectives through 10 stepping stones thatmove a practicing statistician fromconsultant to collaborator to leader. We highlight the need formentorship throughout the discussion, and provide direction for statisticianswho would like to incorporate this advice into their careers.

  • 出版日期2017