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Imagining Numbers

The famous saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, is paralleled by statisticians who might say that a picture can be worth a thousand numbers. In fact, every day we are presented in newspapers or on television with graphics trying to get across some form of numerical message, but how accurate are these graphics?

The Invisible Statistician

People are often unaware of the impact statisticians have had on our world today. Health, in particular, is an area that has benefited significantly from statistical research behind the scenes.

Data Analysis Australia is the leading strategic information consultancy in Australia. Our exceptional skills in mathematics, statistics and data management provide a strong background for work that is often used for strategic decision making purposes. Our reputation has been built on our ability to provide workable solutions to difficult problems across all industries.

Since the establishment of the company, Data Analysis Australia's areas of expertise have expanded considerably to include specialised areas such as:

The strength of Data Analysis Australia lies in our flexible approach to integrating the above areas of expertise to provide cost effective and applicable solutions for clients.
 

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Data Analysis Australia conducted a statistical analysis of data collected in 2006 during the benthic macrofauna community and sediment habitats comprehensive baseline survey for the metropolitan desalination plant on behalf of Oceanica Consulting. Recently, Data Analysis Australia combined their efforts with Oceanica Consulting in the collection of benthic samples as part of their 2008 Desalination Plant Survey within Cockburn Sound.  Rian Caccianiga was lucky enough to join their team for a day of sampling out on the water.  

John Henstridge, Anna Munday and Rian Caccianiga attended the Woylie Symposium held at Murdoch University in February 2008.  Data Analysis Australia presented the results of the meta-analysis conducted on the Woylie population in the Upper Warren region, South-West WA.  The analysis investigated temporal population trends, change in demographics and any associations the woylie may have with other species.  We all thoroughly enjoyed the symposium and contributed to a broader understanding and an appreciation of the factors influencing the decline in woylie numbers.  

Jason Rabbitt and Rian Caccianiga have been actively involved in the organisation of the Young Statisticians’ component of the upcoming Australian Statistical Conference in Melbourne.  Data Analysis Australia is proud to be sponsoring the Young Statisticians’ stream, with John Henstridge invited as a guest speaker to encourage and inspire Young Statisticians.

Data Analysis Australia recently organised an intensive internal training program for all consultants as part of our commitment to professional development.  The topics covered included correspondence analysis, segmentation analysis, modelling techniques such as regression and the use of generalised linear models, conducting and running surveys, and efficient programming techniques (to name but a few).  

John Henstridge is currently supervising Tom Lawrence, an Honours student from the University of Western Australia, who is writing his thesis on energy consumption using single index models.

Updated 21st April, 2008.