Feb
2015
Action Plan on Problem Debt
StepChange are the UK’s leading debt charity. As part of their Action Plan on Problem Debt, Select were asked to investigate the potential statistical link between cash savings and problem debt.
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2015
Predicting Energy Efficient Households
The Energy Saving Trust has developed a data set on Scottish housing stock that provides information on property characteristics and the potential for energy efficiency measures. To deliver a complete record of all properties, Select developed a statistical model to predict property characteristics where no data are available.
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2014
Testing the Effectiveness of Treatments
Unex market the Pet Remedy product which is designed to provide relaxing and calming relief for pet stress. To support their product, Select helped to conduct a study to test the effectiveness of their treatment for dogs with behavioural issues.
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2013
Forecasting Household Waste for Essex County Council
County councils are responsible for the treatment and disposal of municipal waste. Select developed a forecasting tool to help assess Essex County Council's future operational needs with regards to household waste.
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2013
Assessing the Accuracy of Tumour Measurements
Currently the effectiveness of anticancer therapies is primarily evaluated using the length of tumour. A study was performed to identify whether tumour volume measurements were a more accurate alternative in assessing therapy response with the overall aim of informing imaging protocols for use in clinical drug trials and clinical care.
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2013
Using Statistical Sampling for Monitoring Call Centre Quality
Companies who operate call centres such as telesales, market research or utility companies all monitor the calls that their staff make to ensure that they are complying with the relevant protocols. Using statistical techniques, these companies can sample a subset of calls that will accurately monitor call quality whilst minimising cost.
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