REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 14TH MAY - AN INTRODUCTION TO TIME SERIES
FORECASTING
We are delighted to announce that registration to the above course has
been extended. If you wish to attend this two-day course please send
your registration by fax to 01625 504069 or return by email to
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> An Introduction to Time Series Forecasting, 19th & 20th May, Prof
> Robert Sollis - www.rss.org.uk/courses, click onto 'All RSS PDC
> courses'.
> Course summary:
> This course offers an introduction to time series forecasting. The
> course will explain how to forecast time series using univariate and
> vector statistical time series models, and how to evaluate the
> forecasts obtained to help decide on the best forecasting
> specification to be used in practice.
> The most well-known time series models will be covered including
> autoregressive moving average (ARMA) models, vector autoregressive
> (VAR) models, vector error correction models (VECM), and nonlinear
> time series models (e.g. threshold autoregressive models). Recently
> developed statistical procedures for evaluating the accuracy and
> information content of forecasts will also be discussed.
> A Two-Day Training Course on ' Further Consultancy Skills for
> Statisticians ' by Roland Caulcutt & Julie Bullen
> Inter-personal skills can greatly influence the effectiveness of
> statistical consultancy. The development of such skills requires
> practice. This course goes beyond the one-day introductory course
> 'Consultancy Skills' by offering the opportunity for participation in
> role play interactions with supportive feedback from experienced
> coaches.
> Course content and topics covered: Interactive exercises are used to
> help course members develop the communication skills without which a
> statistician cannot gain an understanding of the client's problems or
> present a satisfactory solution. Topics will include:
> * Interviewing clients
> * Making presentations to clients
> * Communicating statistical concepts and the results of data
> analysis
> * Adapting to the client's personal style
> * Overcoming resistance
> * Motivation and cooperation
>
> For prices or to confirm your place please go to
> www.rss.org.uk/courses and click onto 'All RSS PDC courses'.
>
> We look forward to receiving your registrations.
>
> Ali Houghton
> RSS PDC Marketing Co-ordinator
>
> RSS Professional Development Centre
> Tel: +44 (0)1625 504067 Fax: +44 (0)1625 267879
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