20 March 2018 (Rome, Italy) – Quite a few years ago I was invited to join the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) in London. It is where I had my first instruction on the graphical interpretations of data. It is also the place where I have learned the most about machine learning. These sessions and events are run by “data wranglers”, people who know every facet of how to digest, to apply, and to test data relying on statistics.
It is also the organization that launched a new guide for the legal profession on basic statistics and probability which I wrote about last year. The RSS was the venue where I first attended a program that discussed predictive coding as applied in the e-discovery world.
The RSS is a wonderful organization, set up as a charity that promotes statistics, data and evidence for the public good. It is a learned society and professional body, working with and for members to promote the role that statistics and data analysis play in society, share best practice, and support the profession.
One marvellous program is the Statistical Excellence Award for Early-Career Writing competition. The competition is open to:
- Students currently studying for a first degree, Master’s or PhD in statistics or related subjects.
- Graduates whose last qualification in statistics or related subjects (whether first degree, Master’s or PhD)
And not just UK students. Last year the competition was done by a U.S. statistics student from Carnegie Mellon university.
I thought the program would of interest to your friends and family. You can get all the information by clicking here. You have until 28 May 2018 to submit a paper.