Dee ToherSep 6, 2023

Hopefully all attending the #RSS2023Conf are getting a chance to enjoy the sunny weather in Harrogate and aren't just stuck inside all day.
Sad not to be there this year.

In previous years I would be filling followers timelines on twitter with posts from the conference.

#RoyalStatisticalSociety

Show threadBen WaberAug 10, 2023
Next was an insightful discussion with @albertocairo on data #visualization, how designers think, and more at the #RoyalStatisticalSociety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htUWWVzYTUI (9/10)
The many ‘dialects’ of data visualization: Alberto Cairo and ‘The Art of Insight’

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Show threadBen WaberJun 16, 2023
First was an excellent event on understanding non-survey data quality at the #RoyalStatisticalSociety. There are lots of good talks here on the systematic differences between digital trace data and #surveys, although the focus on #Twitter (this is from September) is likely to be less relevant moving forward. I particularly liked the talk by @floriankeusch on using data donation to collect digital trace data https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOga14ICT5E (2/5)
Beyond surveys: understanding data quality in alternative data sources

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Dee ToherMay 5, 2023

It was great to be able to talk to the #YoungStatisticians section of the #RoyalStatisticalSociety #RSS today, giving tips on how to plan and deliver a great rapid fire talk.
My slides (including edits from audience) are here: https://dtoher.github.io/YSS_talk/

Key points:
1. Remember your primary audience
2. Have 1 key message
3. Don't overload with info / detail
4. Use it to advertise rather than explain
5. Prepare, script & rehearse
6. Don't use anything that needs your own laptop (takes too long)

Dee ToherApr 15, 2023

Applications for the William Guy lectureship for 2023-24 are being accepted by the #RoyalStatisticalSociety aimed at engaging schools with statistics.

This time it's slightly different - looking for 3 lecturers to speak on the topic of climate change and environmental statistics (you don't need to be a subject expert) to a key stage of their choice.

#GuyLecturer

Show threadBen WaberMar 17, 2023
First was an excellent slate of talks on panel conditioning in longitudinal #survey #data by Ruben Bach, Fabienne Kraemer, and @floriankeusch at the #RoyalStatisticalSociety. As participants experience data collection through multiple rounds, it can change their attitudes and behaviors leading to biased estimates, and the important work presented here explores this phenomenon. Highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ6G9MPJkW4 (2/8) #statistics
New evidence in understanding panel conditioning in longitudinal data

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Dee ToherMar 9, 2023

The bests stats commentary category for this year's Journalism Awards recognises excellent statistical contributions to the public debate by non-journalists.

Other awards (for #journalists) are:
Data Visualisation #DataViz
Explaining the facts
Investigative Journalism

✍️Nominate by 20 March - either self, or of someone else's work!
Work published in 2022, in English anywhere in the world. (2000 words/10 mins max)
Info: https://rss.org.uk/training-events/events/excellence-awards/journalism-awards/

#RoyalStatisticalSociety #RSSJournalismAwards.

Awards for Statistical Excellence in Journalism

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Show threadBen WaberFeb 22, 2023
First was an incredible event on #data #ethics and governance at the #RoyalStatisticalSociety. The entire event is worth your time, but the talk by John Pullinger on a new social contract for data was exceptional. Highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OWWi1lYv2k (2/8) #AIEthics
Data Ethics and Governance – origins, progress and priorities

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Dee ToherFeb 20, 2023

Did you know that the #RoyalStatisticalSociety has awards for excellence in statistical journalism?
You don't need to be UK based to enter.
Categories this year
- Data visualisation
- Explaining the facts
- Investigative journalism (using previously unpublished statistics either through unpublished data that have been sourced and analysed by the journalist or new analyses of existing data)
- Best statistical commentary by a non-journalist

More info and entry criteria
https://rss.org.uk/training-events/events/excellence-awards/journalism-awards/

Awards for Statistical Excellence in Journalism

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Show threadBen WaberFeb 12, 2023
Next was a fascinating talk by Ioannis Kaloskampis on using shipping #data for real time economic activity analysis at the #RoyalStatisticalSociety. I suspect a lot of folks in investment banking are already doing this, but the detailed description of how to calculate these indicators was incredible, and indicates how alternative metrics can provide more timely, accurate metrics than traditional econ stats. Highly recommend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwqDDwsjnpM (6/12) #economics
Faster indicators of UK economic activity: Shipping

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