6  Written Communication

6.1 Components of a statistical consultancy report

  1. Cover page

    • Title of the Report

    • Client’s Name and Contact Information

    • Consultant’s Name and Contact Information

    • Date of Submission

    • Confidentiality Statement (if applicable)

  2. Introduction

    • Background information

    • Objectives

    • Scope

  3. Methodology

  4. Results

  5. Discussion

  6. Conclusions

  7. Appendices

  8. References

6.2 Exercise

What are the differences between a statistical consultancy report, a thesis, and a journal article?

6.3 Other essential documents commonly needed in statistical consultancy

  1. Log book

  2. Meeting minutes

  3. Letter head

  4. Project plan

  5. Data collection plan

  6. Progress report

  7. Technical documentation

  8. Follow up documents

  9. Final report

  10. Presentation

These documents help maintain clear communication, ensure accountability, and provide a record of the consultancy’s progression and outcomes.