Karsten Shaw

Karsten Shaw is a Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at the London School of Economics (LSE). He holds an MA in Economics and Statistics from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Statistics from LSE. His expertise includes quantitative techniques for market research, statistical analysis of survey data, and applied sampling methodologies.

• Teaching: Leads the course ‘Aspects of Market Research’ and provides statistical software training.
• Professional Background: Over 20 years in commercial market research, currently serving as Analytics Director at Populus and Populus Data Solutions. Previously worked at GfK and Ipsos.

Research Interests: Focuses on advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and econometric modeling, with practical applications in market research and survey design. Specializes in generating inferential statistics for non-standard scenarios.

Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.

Additional Roles: Collaborates with LSE’s Department of Methodology and Advancement Department. Balances academic teaching with industry analytics leadership.