Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Computing with data is at the hart of the activities statistical office. Yet, the area of technical computing often falls between the two stools of data analysts and IT developers. In this paper we analyze the importance of computational skills in the Generic Statistical Business Process Model. Next, we give an overview of computational topics that are of importance to the statistical office. Many of these skills turn out to be of highly technical nature. After this, we try to provoke a wider discussion on the role of technical computing by 1) introducing the role of the Research Software Engineer into the field of official statistics and 2) propose a six semester bachelor’s curriculum in official statistics.
Source: Statistical Journal of the IAOS
DOI: 10.3233/sji-210862
Author: Mark P.J. van der Loo
Institution: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek
Language: English
Topic: Data Analysis with R
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,900
OpenAlex ID: W3192990701