Course Description

Course ID: 
STAT-385
Category: 
Technical / Software
Description: 

**Note - For every course we have implemented live stream remote attendance options for those who prefer a no-contact alternative to in-person attendance.  You will need a computer and an internet connection.  We will follow the maximum in-person meeting size as per health authorities and if recommended we will only offer remote attendance.

If conditions permit, you are welcome to attend the course in-person, we likely will have between 5 to 10 in-person attendee's in a large room to provide safe spacing.  We also wipe every surface down and provide hand washing and disinfectant wipes as a courtesy.  If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact us via email or phone 425 270 3274.  

 

This course will show the student how to resolve the questions:

Is project data of the right type, quality, and quantity to support their intended use?
How are the various data elements used for decision making?

We will address the following aspects individually to separate and better understand the essential
components used to make appropriate decisions:

  • Data reduction for efficient assessment (assessment of data validation output)
  • Compliance with regulatory and programmatic requirements
  • Representativeness and completeness of the data set
  • Fulfillment of data quality objectives
  • Application and assessment of statistical methods in decision-making

Finally, we will pull our assessments of these elements together to produce a detailed evaluation
of data usability for project objectives, which will answer whether a decision can be made with
the desired level of certainty, and then we will examine how to apply the obtained data in the
decision making process.

This course is the next step for students who have mastered the materials covered in NWETC’s
Principles of Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Environmental Field Programs course.
Students will be comfortable proceeding directly from the first course to the second. Although
all data users will benefit from the formal introduction to quality assurance methodologies
covered in the Principles course, those who already utilize statistical analysis tools and skills in
their daily work may be able to start with this course.
 

Attendees will receive a course workbook containing workshop proceedings and reference material.

Intended Audience: 

This course is intended for environmental professionals who generate data for decision makers
(environmental field and laboratory personnel), and for decision makers (environmental
engineers and regulators) who need to evaluate the data they receive.

Order: 
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Course Topics

Data reduction for efficient assessment (assessment of data validation output)

Compliance with regulatory and programmatic requirements

Representativeness and completeness of the data set

Fulfillment of data quality objectives

Application and assessment of statistical methods in decision-making

What to Bring

Drinks and snacks will be provided each day. Lunch will be on your own.

Billing Information

In order to guarantee a space in a course, the tuition must be paid in full TWO WEEKS before the first day of the course by either check or credit card. State and government agencies paying with a purchase order are allowed payment under the two-week time frame if a copy of the purchase order is received by NWETC.

If You Need to Cancel

Cancellations*

  • With 31 or more days notice, we will offer a 100% refund or credit towards a future course. The credit is good for one year and may be applied to any course.
  • With 30-8 days notice, we will offer a course credit towards a future course. The credit is good for one year and may be applied to any course.
  • With fewer than 8 days notice, there is no course credit available


*Please note that attendee replacement is welcome at any time

Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations:

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