1. IASE Satellite to 2017 World Statistics Congress
Reformatting Statistical education in Russia: Changes in classifications, standards, and programs
Alexey Ponomarenko
July 13, 2017
Rabat - Morocco

2. Should we teach the pilots or engineers who build the airplanes?
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Question:
Should we teach the pilots or engineers who build the airplanes?
Correct answer:
Both, but using the different approaches
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3. Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Basic components of the educational system in Russia are: classifications, standards and programs
Any university can offer the original program, but it must be in line with so-called educational standard for specialties listed in Classification of Fields of Education;
The educational standard must be in line with professional standard for the relevant specialty which are listed in The Classification of Occupations
Professional standards must be in line with definitions of The Classification of Occupations and should be accepted by main employers
All main Russian classifications must be in line with international analogs
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4. Occupation ”Statistician” (International)
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Occupation ”Statistician” (International)
The International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) – International Labor Organization
2 Professionals
212 Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians
Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians conduct research and improve or develop mathematical, actuarial and statistical concepts, theories and operational methods and techniques and advise on or engage in their practical
application in such fields as engineering, business and social and other sciences
3 Technicians and associate professionals
331 Financial and mathematical associate professionals
3314 Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals
Statistical, mathematical and actuarial associate professionals assist in planning the collection, processing and presentation of statistical, mathematical or actuarial data and in carrying out these operations, usually working under the guidance of statisticians, mathematicians and actuaries.
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5. Occupation ”Statistician” (International, cont.)
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Occupation ”Statistician” (International, cont.)
The International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) – International Labor Organization
4 Clerical support workers
4132 Data entry clerks
Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial and other numerical data into electronic equipment, computerized databases, spreadsheets or other data repositories using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They enter data into mechanical and electronic devices to perform mathematical calculations.
4227 Survey and market research interviewers
Survey and market research interviewers interview people and record their responses to survey and market research questions on a range of topics.
4312 Statistical, finance and insurance clerks
Statistical, finance and insurance clerks obtain, compile and compute statistical or actuarial data or perform clerical tasks relating to the transactions of insurance establishments, banks and other financial establishments.
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6. Occupation ”Statistician” (Russia)
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Occupation ”Statistician” (Russia)
The Russian Classification of Occupations (2016)
2 Professionals of higher qualification
Mathematicians (including actuaries) and statisticians
2122 Statisticians
Conduct researches in statistical theories, concepts and methodologies, develop mathematic and other aspects of statistical methods and use them in practice for the data collection, systematization and analysis in the different fields; provide consultations in statistics
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7. Professional standard ”Statistician” (Russia)
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Professional standard ”Statistician” (Russia)
Level
General functions
Concrete functions
Required competencies
Education 1
Data collection and initial processing under the supervision and using the standard methodologies
Questioning
Data registration
Data checking and entering
Statistical legislation
Standard instructions
Specific skills for concrete job
Ability to work in group
Professional training 2
Compilation of statistical indicators using initial data and standard approaches
Databases formation
Compilation of the standard statistical indicators
Preparation of data for the analytical needs
Statistical management in small groups
Basic mathematics and other sciences
Statistical methodologies
Data sources
IT skills
Initial statistical management skills
Basic knowledge in concrete field
Bachelor degree 3
Conducting and developing methodology, data analysis and consulting
Theory and methodology development
Analysis
Consulting
General statistical management
Advanced mathematic and statistics
International standard methodologies
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge in concrete field
Statistical management and consulting skills
Master degree and higher
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8. Educational standard ”Statistics, bachelor level” (Russia)
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Educational standard ”Statistics, bachelor level” (Russia)
Structure
Competencies
Discipines
Points
Type
Description
Block 1
Modules
Universal
Communication, sports, management and leadership, tolerance, etc.
Obligatory: foreign languets, sports
By choice: philosophy, history, etc.
Min. 180
General professional
Data collection
By university’s choice: theory of statistical observation, sampling, etc.
Data processing
By university’s choice: International st. classifications, methods
Data analysis
By university’s choice: st. software, etc.
Others (by university’s choice)
Basic mathematic and math. statistics, IT
Specific professional
By university’s choice
Specific knowledge in concrete field, specific classifications, techniques, etc.
Block 2
Practice
Min. 9
Block 3
Attestation
6-9
Total
240
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9. Educational standard ”Statistics, master level” (Russia)
Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
Educational standard ”Statistics, master level” (Russia)
Structure
Competencies
Discipines
Points
Type
Description
Block 1
Modules
Universal
Communication, sports, management and leadership, tolerance, etc.
Obligatory: foreign languets, sports
By choice: philosophy, history, etc.
Min. 51
General professional
Research
By university’s choice: adv. math. Statistics, specific statistical methodology
Data analysis
By university’s choice: st. software, etc.
Statistical management
By university’s choice: st. legislation, etc.
Others (by university’s choice)
Adv. mathematic, IT
Specific professional
By university’s choice
Specific knowledge in concrete field, specific classifications, techniques, etc.
Block 2
Practice
Min. 6-9
Block 3
Attestation
6-9
Total
120
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10. Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs
СПАСИБО!
Thank you!
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