Andreas Quatember

Andreas Quatember is an Associate Professor in Data Acquisition and Data Quality at the Institute of Applied Statistics, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU). He has been employed at the department since 1988 and earned his doctorate in Statistics from JKU in 1989.

• Education:
  • Diploma studies in Statistics, JKU Linz (since 1988)
  • Doctoral degree in Statistics, JKU Linz (1989)
  • Venia Docendi in Statistics (2011)

Research Interests include survey statistics, statistical literacy, data quality in surveys, sampling methods, nonresponse issues, and the intersection of big data with survey contexts. His work emphasizes understanding-oriented approaches to complex statistical concepts and improving methodological competence without heavy mathematical reliance.

Teaching spans foundational statistics courses for social and economic sciences, survey statistics, applied statistics, and bachelor seminars. He has designed course structures with mandatory attendance and homework components, focusing on practical implementation using tools like R and Excel.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Gerhart-Bruckmann Prize (2014)
  • Outstanding Teaching Award from JKU's Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences (1996)

Publications: Authored textbooks such as Statistics without fear of formulas and Fakt oder Fake?, addressing statistical misconceptions, data quality, and accessible methodologies for non-mathematical audiences.