13. Perspectives of Statistical Consultants in Private Practice

Statistical consultants play a crucial role in scientific research and data science. In this study, we conducted a survey of the perspectives of statistical consultants who work in a private practice. This study aims to offer understanding in the field of statistical collaboration and consulting, aiming to enhance the expertise in both technical aspects and collaborative abilities of consultants. This improvement will enable statistical consultants to effectively assist and educate their collaborators and clients. The information collected from the proposed study will not only be valuable for someone entering the field but also for those who are already in the field and wish to normalize their experiences by referencing them to the experiences of their colleagues. According to the American Statistical Association (ASA) Section on Statistical Consulting, there are 950 individuals contained in the directory who work in this field. In our study, the provided survey was emailed to 850 statistical consultants who work within the United States and we received 187 responses for a 22% response rate. In our poster, we summarize the responses to the questions on the survey to provide insight into the use of statistical techniques, communication skills and important characteristics necessary for collaborative statistical consultants.

Consulting

Collaboration

Communication

Private practice