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Statistical Consulting

Real-World Consulting Experience

Valpo’s mathematics and computer science students collaborate with organizations to offer statistical consulting services. These partnerships give students valuable, practical experience in data analysis and problem-solving under faculty supervision.

Mathematics & CS Department

Statistical Consulting

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science coordinates opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to provide statistical consulting to individuals/organizations both within the Valparaiso University community, as well as externally in Northwest Indiana and beyond. These statistical consulting opportunities are mutually beneficial collaborations where our students provide valuable data analysis and statistical expertise for the partnering individual/organization, while also gaining real-world experience to help better prepare the students for their future careers. The students are supervised by a Valparaiso University faculty member.

Mathematics & CS Department

Statistical Consulting Collaborations

If you are interested in having a Valparaiso University student provide statistical consulting for your project, please contact Tiffany Kolba, Ph.D.

Examples of Past Statistical Consulting collaborations
  • “Using Data Analytics to Identify the Best Predictors of Successful Valparaiso University Baseball Players” by Deven Harris , collaboration with the Valparaiso University Baseball Team, Spring 2021 https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/973/
  • “Survey Processes and Standards for The College of Nursing and Health Professions” by Junta Callahan, collaboration with the Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Spring 2021 https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/998/
  • “Statistical Consulting for Kinesiology Capstone Projects” by Terry Wade, collaboration with the Valparaiso University Department of Kinesiology, Spring 2021 https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/1008/
  • “Analysis of the Motivations and Perceptions of Cheating among High School Students” by Emma Chelsvig, collaboration with Dr. Lissa Yogan, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, Spring 2019 https://scholar.valpo.edu/cus/773/

Contact the Department

Valparaiso University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science welcomes inquiries from prospective students, fellow researchers, and community members.

Professor Tiffany Kolba, Ph.D., Department Chair

Mathematics and Computer Science

tiffany.kolba@valpo.edu

Gellersen Center, Room 112
1900 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383


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