Moonlighting can be rewarding and exhausting—physically, mentally, and even emotionally—at the same time. Michael Anderson offers tips to perform your best at both your side hustle and your day job.
Consulting
For Linda Young, It’s About Learning the Right Questions to Ask
Linda Young has done consulting projects throughout her career, but prefers to think of herself as an applied researcher.
Consulting Best Practices: Practice and Mentorship
Many have touted what you should do to be an effective consultant over the past several years while neglecting the how. Here, David Morganstein and Philip Rocco Scinto discuss how to successfully implement and execute the necessary “nontechnical” habits, characteristics, qualities, and practices.
A Conversation with Doug Zahn: The Power of Conversation in Consultation
Doug Zahn’s students inspired him to write a book detailing the consulting course he taught at Florida State University. We chatted with Zahn recently to find out more about the book and how it can help consultants.
Negotiating Fair Compensation
Statistical consultant Steve Simon offers tips for getting the compensation you deserve.
Webinar: The Experiences of a Statistician in Industry
Don’t miss an upcoming webinar sponsored by the Statistical Consulting Section titled, “The Experiences of a Statistician in Industry.” The webinar registration is free for all ASA student members.
STATCOM: Revitalization of Statistical Community Service at Universities
Statistics in the Community (STATCOM) is a university-based, student-run organization that provides pro-bono statistical consulting services to nonprofit and government organizations.
The Importance of Teaching Ethics in Statistical Consulting Courses
Alan C. Elliott discusses how to teach cross-cultural ethics, with emphasis on the ASA Ethical Guidelines, within a graduate-level statistical consulting course.
Getting Paid: How to Determine Your Fee
Independent statistical consultants can bill by the hour or bill by the project, and there are trade-offs between the two approaches.
Do You Need a Website?
This month, statistics consultant David Bristol discusses the pros and cons of having a website, based on feedback from members of the Consulting Section.