Peter HumburgDec 17, 2023

Now that I'm back from #ASC2023 I've had some time to reflect a bit.

I really enjoyed meeting lots of fellow statisticians. I had a chance to catch up with old and current colleagues and meet lots of new people. It was great to meet in person but COVID started spreading pretty quickly, I'm afraid.

I was pleasantly surprised that there was a very strong representation of consultants. It was great to exchange experiences (which often turned out to be very similar, but it is good to know you are not alone).

One thing that came up a few times is the difficulty of pushing back against bad practices that are common in a research field. When clients point to published papers to defend their use of dodgy stats it can be difficult to convince them, especially if they are concerned that using a different analysis may make it more difficult for them to publish their study. How do we gain traction in a situation like that? Progress seems difficult as long as journals are happy to publish the questionable analyses.

I'm useless at live-tooting (and the phone running out of battery dies not help) but that's OK.

#statistics #consulting

Peter HumburgDec 11, 2023
Andrew Zammit-Magion about to start his horizon lecture on amortised statistical inference. #asc2023
Peter HumburgDec 10, 2023
Early start today to head to #asc2023
Gill KingFeb 17, 2023
RT @ColinKinner: I'm hopeful that we'll see some documentary makers tackle this important topic and produce a hard-hitting, factual piece of communication about COVID. #ASC2023 https://t.co/j7X7l3yFud
Colin Kinner on Twitter

“Somebody needs to make An Inconvenient Truth, but for COVID. If done right it could have a huge impact. Ideas for content sources in the following tweets. @algore @pembertonfilms @mehdirhasan @louistheroux @MadmanFilms @alexgibneyfilm @MagdaSzubanski @SandroDemaio 🧵”

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Gill KingFeb 17, 2023
@auscicomm Unfortunately pictures from #ASC2023 are not showing people wearing masks of any sort, let alone respirators. Did this change after challenge by @DALupton ? #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #communication #health #RiskAssessment https://t.co/Pbn28Y2wxJ
Gillian King 🐘 STAY SAFE: 😷 1.5m Ventilate 💉x4 on Twitter

“@auscicomm Unfortunately pictures from #ASC2023 are not showing people wearing masks of any sort, let alone respirators. Did this change after challenge by @DALupton ? #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #communication #health #RiskAssessment”

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Gill KingFeb 17, 2023
@auscicomm @CovidFactsAus @AdmsCentre @UNSWADA @ShineDome @Science_Academy Good to see at least one conference organiser taking active steps to keep attendees safer. Are you also monitoring and displaying #AirQuality? #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #ASC2023
Gill KingFeb 17, 2023

RT @auscicomm: #ASC2023 attendees - don't forget to keep #COVID19 safe and pick up your complimentary #facemask and RAT test from the front desk - watched over by our resident Quokka.

It's all part of our COVID-19 Policy, which is available on our website.

#CovidIsNotOver #scicommm https://t.co/1RteAC4YYW

ASC on Twitter

“#ASC2023 attendees - don't forget to keep #COVID19 safe and pick up your complimentary #facemask and RAT test from the front desk - watched over by our resident Quokka. It's all part of our COVID-19 Policy, which is available on our website. #CovidIsNotOver #scicommm”

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Gill KingFeb 17, 2023
RT @jobolobo: "We're in an information war, and we're losing that war. And that misinformation is literally killing people" said @ColinKinner at #ASC2023 #CovidIsNotOver #COVID19
Gill KingFeb 17, 2023

RT @rachael_vorwerk: Very practical tips for researchers dealing with trolls from @lyndalbyford from @AusSMC at #ASC2023.

Step 1: Privacy check and boost
Step 2: Reduce notifications
Step 3: Have a self care plan

@DALupton this info might be useful based on your recent experience. https://t.co/XgtUMI9bKe

Rachael Vorwerk on Twitter

“Very practical tips for researchers dealing with trolls from @lyndalbyford from @AusSMC at #ASC2023. Step 1: Privacy check and boost Step 2: Reduce notifications Step 3: Have a self care plan @DALupton this info might be useful based on your recent experience.”

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Gill KingFeb 17, 2023
RT @auscicomm: “I have a love hate relationship with Twitter at the moment. I am seriously considering leaving…. On the other hand I have found twitter to be a really great way to connect with the COVID-caring people.” @DALupton at #ASC2023 https://t.co/6J8LrrFuPp
ASC on Twitter

““I have a love hate relationship with Twitter at the moment. I am seriously considering leaving…. On the other hand I have found twitter to be a really great way to connect with the COVID-caring people.” @DALupton at #ASC2023”

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