Research

ASA DataFest 2020: A Virtual Experience

October 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

The 2020 DataFest was held as a virtual data challenge in which students worked in teams to explore an impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Work Cited in Patent Applications a Boon for Statisticians

September 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

There is an often overlooked way in which research of all kinds, and statistical scholarship in particular, contributes to the advancement of science. That way is being cited in patents.

Legislative Advocacy and Data Science

September 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Sarah Warner offers up tips to help Data for Good statistician-advocates.

Letter to the Editor: Recognize Professional Privilege

August 1, 2020 1 Comment

The letter writer calls on the profession to recognize the privilege in which we live and to reformulate departmental policies, attitudes, and programs of study with a view toward producing an equitable educational system for women, minorities, and all citizens.

Survey Research Methods Section to Host Webinar on Respondent-Driven Sampling

August 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn more about respondent-driven sampling (RDS) in a webinar this September. RDS is a link-tracing network sampling method used to sample hard-to-reach human populations.

Statistician’s View: The Right Tone Sustains Productive Dialogue

August 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Statisticians and data scientists are in unique positions to set the correct tone for conversations between collaborators. The approaches used when giving advice should be as thoughtful as the advice given.

Student Projects for the Greater Good—COVID-19 Edition

August 1, 2020 1 Comment

Columnist David Corliss shares his thoughts about Data for Good student projects in the year of COVID-19, including term papers, science fair entries, conference presentations and posters, and volunteer work for community organizations.