Here are the statistical questions from the easier of the two sample tests
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From: A UK-based worldwide e-mail broadcast system for the statistical
community, [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Vincent Granville
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 5:57 AM
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Subject: Re: SPSS Professional Certification
"Kiri, Victor A" wrote:
> You are not alone. Clearly, this ought to be taken up by the RSS.
>
> Victor A Kiri
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Trevor Lambert [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 03 May 2001 14:41
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: SPSS Professional Certification
> >
> > Am I alone in thinking that SCert is uncomfortably close to CStat as a
> > designation, and that this 'professional certification' idea for
> > essentially attending a software course represents a potential dumbing
> > down by implication?
> >
> > Trevor Lambert
> > Institue of Health Sciences, Oxford University.
> >
> > >>> "Tang, Chi" <[log in to unmask]> 03/05/01 13:12:07 >>>
> > SPSS Professional Certification for SPSS users is now available. The
first
> > ever SCert tests will be held in our Woking offices here in the UK and
to
> > celebrate the launch the first 16 places on the SCert tests are FREE
(most
> > of these have now gone).
> >
> > The tests themselves require candidates to successfully complete a
series
> > of hands-on tasks to answer specific questions about the sample data and
> > save their results.
> >
> > Those who successfully complete an SCert test have their names added to
> > the list of SPSS Certified Professionals on the SCert website. They will
> > also receive a certicate camera-ready artwork and a business card holder
> > displaying the SCert logo.
> >
> > Currently there are two levels of SCert qualification: SCert Essential
> > Skills and Scert Advanced Skills. If you are interested in passing the
> > SCert test then visit the SCert website at www.spss.com/uk/scert/ where
> > you can find more information concerning the tests, FAQ's and dummy exam
> > papers (which we strongly recommend you try out before enrolling!).
> >
> > If you have any questions regarding this please email [log in to unmask]
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Chi Tang
> > UK Marketing Manager
> > SPSS
What is surprising is the commercial nature of this message, unexpectedly
combined with the fact that it is very likely sent by a real SPSS employee.
I
would love to see sample questions, as I also happen to offer a certificate
in
statistics.
Vincent
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Vincent Granville, Ph.D.
http://www.datashaping.com : Advanced Statistical Strategies
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