IASE Satellite to 2017 World Statistics Congress REFORMATTING

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

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 RABAT. 2017 2

Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs Basic components of the educational system in Russia are: classifications, standards and programs 1. 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; 2. The educational standard must be in line with professional standard for the relevant specialty which are listed in The Classification of Occupations 3. Professional standards must be in line with definitions of The Classification of Occupations and should be accepted by main employers 4. All main Russian classifications must be in line with international analogs RABAT 2017 3

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 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. RABAT 2017 4

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 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 interview people and record their responses to survey and market research questions on a range of topics. 4312 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. RABAT 2017 5

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 212 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 RABAT 2017 6

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 Statistical legislation Data sources IT skills Initial statistical management skills Basic knowledge in concrete field Bachelor degree 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 • • 3 Conducting and developing methodology, data analysis and consulting • • RABAT 2017 7

Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs Educational standard ”Statistics, bachelor level” (Russia) Structure Block 1 Modules Competencies Discipines Type Description Universal Communication, sports, management and leadership, tolerance, etc. Obligatory: foreign languets, sports By choice: philosophy, history, etc. 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 By university’s choice Specific knowledge in concrete field, specific classifications, techniques, etc. Specific professional Points Min. 180 Block 2 Practice Min. 9 Block 3 Attestation 6 -9 Total 240 RABAT 2017 8

Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs Educational standard ”Statistics, master level” (Russia) Structure Block 1 Modules Competencies Discipines Type Description Universal Communication, sports, management and leadership, tolerance, etc. Obligatory: foreign languets, sports By choice: philosophy, history, etc. 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 By university’s choice Specific knowledge in concrete field, specific classifications, techniques, etc. Specific professional Points Min. 51 Block 2 Practice Min. 6 -9 Block 3 Attestation 6 -9 Total 120 RABAT 2017 9

Reforming Statistical Education in Russia: Changes in Classifications, Standards, and Programs СПАСИБО! Thank you! ponomarenko 26212@gmail. com RABAT 2017 10