Robust statistical reasoning is vital in the courtroom, as historical cases have shown. Take, for example, the case of Sally ...

As we continue to cope with COVID-19 uncertainty, social media is abuzz with numerous recommendations seeking to influence people's attitudes about the situation and how they respond to it. Should ...

The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development reaffirmed the need for strengthened statistical capacity of developing countries. In this case, strengthened statistical capacity was ...

Where did the coronavirus first emerge to infect the entire globe as a pandemic? In 2022, a study by 17 authors led by Canadian scientist Michael Worobey came up with a clear answer. The Huanan ...

Statistics influence nearly everything. That is, the information and context derived from statistical analysis help to shape important decisions that have local, national, and global impacts. For ...

We’ve all heard it—or said it: “That’s not true in my experience.” Whether it’s about politics, parenting, or nutrition, people often reject statistical evidence in favor of personal stories. Despite ...

A better understanding of statistics could help the NHS act more quickly to prevent a repeat of the Lucy Letby case, experts from the Royal Statistical Society have argued. The neonatal nurse was ...