GLMperheeseen

GLMperheeseen is a Finnish non‑profit organization founded in 2016 with the aim of promoting statistical literacy and data science skills among families. The name combines the abbreviation GLM, which stands for Generalized Linear Models in statistics, with the Finnish word “perheeseen,” meaning “to the family.” The initiative was launched by a coalition of educators, statisticians, and community leaders who recognized a growing need for practical data‑analysis skills in everyday family decision making.

The organization’s mission is to make advanced statistical concepts accessible to non‑technical audiences, particularly parents and grandparents who often act as primary consumers of domestic data such as budgets, health trackers, and educational reports. GLMperheeseen offers a range of workshops, seminars, and digital resources tailored to different age groups and learning styles. Its flagship program, “Data at Home,” provides hands‑on tutorials that explain how to apply GLM techniques to household surveys, nutritional planning, and savings goals.

GLMperheeseen partners with schools, local government agencies, and technology firms to distribute its content widely. In 2024 the organization collaborated with the Finnish Ministry of Education to integrate sample games that teach regression analysis into elementary school curricula. According to a 2025 annual survey, 68 % of participants reported increased confidence in interpreting charts and graphs after attending GLMperheeseen events. The organization continues to expand its reach through online courses and a mobile app designed to aid families in using real‑time data for everyday problem solving.