16. Speak Their Language: Connecting with Professionals in Other Fields

Because many statisticians work with specialists in other fields, communicating with people who do not know as much about statistics can be vital. This presentation will discuss the challenges in communicating with non-statisticians, and give tips for communicating the important information effectively. Some non-statisticians will know more about statistics than others, and the presenter will discuss how to adjust the explanation based on this level of understanding. The importance of understanding the field of study will also be emphasized, with tips for developing enough understanding of other topics to communicate more effectively with experts in other fields and collaborate with them more effectively.

communication

non-statisticians

collaboration

understanding