Download or read book Statistical Consulting written by Javier Cabrera and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for the statistician or student interested in becoming a statistical consultant, as well as clients who need to understand what is involved in the consulting process. It discusses different consulting environments, provides detailed descriptions of communication skills a consultant must possess, and provides concrete examples and case-studies of varying complexity. Emphasis is placed on the importance of engaging the client's understanding of the purpose and interpretation of statistical procedures.