Analyzing Labor StatisticsDates and durationNovember 3 14, 2008 (9 days) Tuition$2,880 ParticipantsThis seminar is designed primarily for economists, statisticians, researchers, analysts, and managers working with labor statistics. Participants should have an elementary knowledge of statistics. ObjectivesTo strengthen participants' analytical skills by:
Program contentThis seminar will draw on the experience of BLS staff and others in selecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting statistical data. Participants will learn how to identify sources of data that can be applied to particular problems. Effective approaches to clearly presenting data to decisionmakers and non-government organizations and users will be discussed. Presentations are included on the ways in which outside sources use BLS data. Participants will have time outside of seminar sessions to have appointments with staff of BLS and other organizations to discuss special problems and explore areas of special interest. A summary of the program is as follows: The process of analysis
Application of the analysis process in labor statistics programs
Analysis and use of BLS data by private and other government organizations World development indicators Statistical disclosure and disclosure limitation
Presentation of statistical analysis
As a supplementary course, Training of Trainers is open to all participants of this seminar.
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