Teaching Practitioner Session on Exploratory Data Analysis by an Intermediate Statistician from BPS Bengkulu City/ Praktisi Mengajar Analisis Data Eksploratif oleh Statistisi Madya BPS Kota Bengkulu

Bengkulu, March 2, 2026 – The Undergraduate Statistics Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), University of Bengkulu once again organized a teaching practitioner session by inviting a professional from the field. On Monday, March 2, 2026, the lecture featured an Intermediate Statistician from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bengkulu City, Filo Supiati, S.Si., M.Stat., who delivered a session on Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to students.

This activity was conducted as part of the Statistics Program’s efforts to strengthen the link between theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom and real-world practice, particularly in the field of official statistics and data analysis. Through this session, students gained direct insights into how data are processed, analyzed, and utilized in data-driven decision-making within government institutions.

During the presentation, the practitioner from BPS Bengkulu City explained the fundamental concepts of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), including the process of understanding data characteristics before conducting further analysis. Students were introduced to various data exploration techniques such as descriptive statistical analysis, data visualization, pattern identification, and outlier detection. In addition, practical examples of EDA applications using official statistical data produced by BPS were presented, allowing students to see how these methods are applied in real-world contexts.

The session was conducted interactively, where students not only listened to the presentation but also actively participated in discussions and question-and-answer sessions regarding the application of data analysis in practice. Students showed strong enthusiasm, as reflected in the wide range of questions raised, particularly concerning the use of statistical software, interpretation of analytical results, and challenges in handling large-scale data.

The Head of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at the University of Bengkulu stated that practitioner teaching sessions are an important learning strategy to enhance students’ competencies. By involving practitioners from institutions such as BPS, students can better understand workplace demands and gain a clearer picture of the statistician profession in the government sector.

Through this activity, it is expected that students of the Undergraduate Statistics Program at the University of Bengkulu will become more motivated to develop their data analysis skills and be able to apply statistical knowledge across various fields. This initiative is also expected to strengthen collaboration between the University of Bengkulu and the Central Statistics Agency, particularly in the development of human resources in statistics and data science.

Bengkulu, 2 Maret 2026 – Program Studi S1 Statistika Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA) Universitas Bengkulu kembali menyelenggarakan kegiatan praktisi mengajar dengan menghadirkan narasumber dari dunia profesional. Pada Senin, 2 Maret 2026, kegiatan perkuliahan menghadirkan Statistisi Madya dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kota Bengkulu, Filo Supiati, S.Si., M.Stat. sebagai praktisi yang memberikan materi mengenai Analisis Data Eksploratif (Exploratory Data Analysis/EDA) kepada mahasiswa.

Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan sebagai bagian dari upaya Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu dalam memperkuat keterkaitan antara teori yang dipelajari di kelas dengan praktik nyata di dunia kerja, khususnya di bidang statistik resmi dan analisis data. Melalui kegiatan ini, mahasiswa memperoleh wawasan langsung mengenai bagaimana data diolah, dianalisis, dan dimanfaatkan dalam pengambilan keputusan berbasis data di instansi pemerintah.

Dalam sesi pemaparan materi, praktisi dari BPS Kota Bengkulu menjelaskan konsep dasar Analisis Data Eksploratif (EDA) yang meliputi proses memahami karakteristik data sebelum dilakukan analisis lanjutan. Mahasiswa diperkenalkan pada berbagai teknik eksplorasi data seperti analisis statistik deskriptif, visualisasi data, identifikasi pola, serta deteksi pencilan (outlier). Selain itu, disampaikan pula contoh penerapan EDA pada data statistik resmi yang dihasilkan oleh BPS, sehingga mahasiswa dapat melihat secara langsung bagaimana metode tersebut digunakan dalam praktik.

Kegiatan ini berlangsung secara interaktif, di mana mahasiswa tidak hanya mendengarkan pemaparan materi tetapi juga terlibat dalam diskusi dan tanya jawab terkait penerapan analisis data di lapangan. Antusiasme mahasiswa terlihat dari berbagai pertanyaan yang diajukan, terutama terkait penggunaan perangkat lunak statistik, interpretasi hasil analisis, serta tantangan dalam mengelola data berskala besar.

Ketua Program Studi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu menyampaikan bahwa kegiatan praktisi mengajar merupakan salah satu strategi pembelajaran yang penting untuk meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa. Dengan menghadirkan praktisi dari instansi seperti BPS, mahasiswa dapat memahami kebutuhan dunia kerja serta memperoleh gambaran nyata mengenai profesi statistisi di sektor pemerintahan.

Melalui kegiatan ini, diharapkan mahasiswa Prodi S1 Statistika Universitas Bengkulu semakin termotivasi untuk mengembangkan kemampuan analisis data serta mampu mengaplikasikan ilmu statistika dalam berbagai bidang. Kegiatan praktisi mengajar juga diharapkan dapat memperkuat kerja sama antara Universitas Bengkulu dan Badan Pusat Statistik, khususnya dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia di bidang statistik dan data science.