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Data Science & Statistics
Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and causal inference to turn complex nutrition and health data into decision-grade insights.
Overview
We apply modern statistical, data science, and causal inference methods to answer high-stakes nutrition and health questions. From descriptive epidemiology to predictive modeling and machine learning, we build transparent, reproducible workflows so stakeholders can trust results and act on them. We can lead end-to-end analysis or integrate with partner data teams and existing infrastructures.
Deliverables
A list of tangible outputs and concrete products clients receive upon completion of the engagement.
- Analysis Plan & Specifications — We define research questions, models, assumptions, outputs, and QA/QC checks aligned with decision needs.
- Analysis-Ready Data & Documentation — We deliver curated datasets with documented transformations, variable dictionaries, and reproducible pipelines where appropriate.
- Modeling & Results Package — We produce interpretable estimates with uncertainty, sensitivity analyses, and clear limitations.
- Reproducible Code & Methods — We provide version-controlled code and technical documentation to support auditability and handover.
- Stakeholder-Ready Outputs — We translate findings into clear summaries, tables/figures, and slide-ready materials.
Methods
The specific scientific approaches, analytical techniques, and standards used to execute the work.
- Epidemiologic & Statistical Modeling — We use fit-for-purpose regression, classification, and time-trend methods with appropriate uncertainty estimation.
- Complex Survey Methods — We apply survey weights, stratification, clustering, and design-based inference for population-representative estimates.
- Causal Inference & Evaluation — We use approaches such as propensity methods, DiD, ITS, and targeted sensitivity analyses where appropriate.
- Machine Learning — We apply validated ML approaches with attention to interpretability, generalizability, and performance assessment, when appropriate.
- Model Validation — We use fit-for-purpose validation (e.g., holdout testing, calibration checks) and document performance transparently.
- Reproducible Analytics — We use QA/QC checks, structured documentation, and version control to ensure audit-ready outputs.
Metrics we track
The key performance indicators and measurable outcomes used to evaluate success and demonstrate impact.
- Analytical Quality — We track diagnostics, assumption checks, and stability across sensitivity analyses.
- Model Performance — We track calibration and discrimination metrics appropriate to the task and data.
- Survey Design Correctness — We verify weighted estimates and variance estimation align with the survey design, when relevant.
- Reproducibility — We track documentation completeness and the ability to rerun analyses end-to-end.
- Timeliness — We track milestones and delivery timelines for outputs and revisions.
- Decision Readiness — We confirm outputs are interpretable, aligned to stakeholder questions, and packaged for use.
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