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Westat leads the field in innovative and robust statistical and methodological research to meet the challenging needs of our clients. We create and implement solutions by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), data analytics, data integration, survey statistics, and survey methods. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality research and approaches.

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Fay R.E. (2021).

Constructing and disseminating small area estimates from the National Crime Victimization Survey, 2007–2018.

Washington, DC: Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice.
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Meilan-Vila A., Opsomer J.D., Francisco-Fernandez M., and Crujeiras R.M. (2020).

A goodness-of-fit test for regression models with spatially correlated errors.

Test, 29, 728-749.
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Opsomer J., Chen A., Chang W.-Y., and Foley D. (2021).

U.S. employment higher in the private sector than in the education sector for U.S.-trained doctoral scientists and engineers: Findings from the 2019 Survey of Doctorate Recipients.

(NSF 21-319). Alexandria, VA: National Science Foundation.
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