Scientific collaborators may initially communicate as if a statistician is a technician, using phrases such as “I just need you to run the statistics” or “I just need you to calculate a sample size.” In this video, a researcher makes such a statement and the statistician responds. The scenario encourages discussion about next steps and how the conversation could have been handled differently, while also providing an opportunity to discuss the importance of asking specific questions about study design.

Keywords: Statistician stereotype; project planning; study design; ANCOVA; active listening

Video (3.50 minutes)

Script

Discussion questions

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To cite the videos, scripts, and discussion questions, please use the following citation:

• Sharp, J. L., Griffith, E., and Higgs, M. D. (2021). “Setting the stage: statistical collaboration videos for training the next generation of applied statisticians,” Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, 29(2): 165-170. https://doi.org/10.1080/26939169.2021.1934202

To cite this video, please use the text:

• • • Sharp, J.L., Griffith, E., and Higgs, M. (2020). Countering stereotypical views of statisticians [Video file]. https://youtu.be/dx_W1Azvpf8.