Achim Zeileis

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statistics, science, software

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Ursache und Wirkung: Darüber denken wir öfter nach, als uns bewusst ist.

Ausführlich mit @asator.bsky.social im Erklär mir die Welt Podcast darüber zu diskutieren, wie wir in der Wissenschaft darüber nachdenken, hat großen Spaß gemacht.

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🚨 After 20 years of service, the R-Forge code-sharing platform will be retired. #rstats

Timeline:
- Until end of 2026: Normal operations.
- Jan 2027: Switch to read-only, but SVN continues to work.
- Jan 2028: SVN also read-only.

Reason: The underlying FusionForge software is no longer maintained.

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{checkmate} is mentioned in > Packages tests > Other packages focused on specific areas Or did you think that a new section would be needed specifically for argument checking?

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The International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC part of @isi-official.bsky.social) is looking for a social media officer. 👀 Comes with a small stipend... 💶 👇

Call for Scholarship Social Media Officer International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC) invites applications for a scholarship position focused on managing the association's presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn). Responsibilities Create and schedule posts across IASC's official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) regularly (approximately 2-3 posts per week). Communicate statistical and computational topics to a broad audience. Support the association's outreach and engagement initiatives. Required Skills General knowledge in Statistics, Computational Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and related areas. Experience with social media communication and content creation. Good written communication skills in English. Benefits International visibility through IASC's global platforms and network. Opportunity to be part of a leading international scientific community in Statistical Computing. Experience working with a diverse and multicultural team of researchers and professionals. Professional development in science communication and digital media. Certificate of participation issued by IASC. We look forward to hearing from you! Visit https:/iasc-isi.org/Terms * Commitment: 8 hours per week * Stipend: €130/month How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a short motivation letter and their CV to: agatha,srodrigues@gmail.com Please send both documents in PDF format (motivation letter: max. 1 page), using the subject line “IASC Social Media Application — [Your Name]”. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a short online interview. Applications open until: October 23, 2026 (23:59 CEST). About IASC The International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC) is a non-profit association founded in 1977 as a section of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) to foster global interest in effective statistical computing, data science, and artificial intelligence. It bridges traditional statistics, computer technology, and domain expertise to advance data analysis. For more information, visit: https://iasc-isi.org/. We look forward to hearing from you! Visit https:/iasc-isi.org/
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Thanks so much @zeileis.org for the {exams} #Rstats package. So powerful and well documented!

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Super helpful to create dynamic (individual) exercises for +200 students with automatic feedback and grading in platforms like Blackboard, Moodle...