Expanding the Scope of Statistical Computing: Training Statisticians to Be Software Engineers

@article{Reinhart2019ExpandingTS,
  title={Expanding the Scope of Statistical Computing: Training Statisticians to Be Software Engineers},
  author={Alex Reinhart and Christopher R. Genovese},
  journal={Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education},
  year={2019},
  volume={29},
  pages={S7 - S15}
}
  • A. ReinhartC. Genovese
  • Published 30 December 2019
  • Computer Science
  • Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education
Abstract Traditionally, statistical computing courses have taught the syntax of a particular programming language or specific statistical computation methods. Since Nolan and Temple Lang’s seminal paper, we have seen a greater emphasis on data wrangling, reproducible research, and visualization. This shift better prepares students for careers working with complex datasets and producing analyses for multiple audiences. But, we argue, statisticians are now often called upon to develop statistical… 
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