Three Statistics Things I Read Recently
One thing I wish I understood a lot better is statistics. I think a weak understanding of statistics is the source of a lot of silly beliefs many people hold. I like to think I have a pretty skeptical outlook on data, especially covering medical news for so long (hint: many groundbreaking studies aren’t), but it’s something I want to hone.
The links!
Think like a statistician – without the math
About 40 Percent of American Women Have Had Abortions: The Math Behind the Stat
My favorite statistics column is Michael Blastland’s “Go Figure” in the BBC Magazine. I wish there were a dedicated RSS feed though
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