Graduate Statistics Service Courses

This article describes our experience in, and recommendations for, teaching introductory statistics service courses to graduate students.Drawing on the student's research orientation, the instructor can present statistics as a valuable component of the scientific method, using examples from the student's particular discipline(s).Statistically qualified course instructors may be affiliated with statistics or other departments, and the course may be offered within any department.Course goals can range from training students to function independently as statistical analysts in future research to training students to consult a qualified statistician about design and analysis issues.