How 1,000 People Speak for Millions
Surveys are a familiar part of daily life, but the logic behind them is less obvious: How can a relatively small number of responses represent the views of millions of people? The answer lies in sampling.
Statistics: The Engine Behind AI, Modern Life
AI systems are excellent at sounding certain. Statistics asks whether they should. That question—how much confidence we should place in predictions, recommendations, and data-informed decisions—is becoming increasingly important in a world shaped by algorithms. Every day, people rely on systems built on statistical reasoning, often without realizing it. Weather forecasts estimate the probability of rain.…
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Quiz: What Kind of Statistician Could You Be?
Take this fun quiz to find out what your interests say about you. What kind of statistician could you be?
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What Makes a Statistician—and How to Become One
ASA President Jeri Mulrow reflects on what makes a statistician and answers the question from the direction of a job search.
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‘Come for the Sex, Stay for the Statistics’: Inside the ‘Normal Curves’ Podcast
Two statistics professors entertain and educate with “Normal Curves,” a podcast that uses humor, real-life stories, and headline-grabbing science to make statistics genuinely fun to learn.
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Statistics in Forensic Science with Maria Cuellar
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Statistics in Practice with Albert Lee
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Statistics in Public Service with Ron Santos
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A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
Steve Jackson discusses what it’s like to be a consulting statistician, from planning studies and analyzing complex data to communicating insights that improve transportation safety and guide real-world decision-making.
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Elizabeth J. Kelly: ‘Statistics Is for Adrenaline Junkies’
Elizabeth J. Kelly has always loved math, and as a professional statistician at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and recreational rock climber, Elizabeth is an avid thrill-seeker who enjoys a challenge. “Math reminds me of climbing, including the need to focus, problem solve, and persevere. I guess I ended up in statistics because I am an adrenaline junky at heart.”
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Data Science from the Tech Industry to the World of Fashion
When you think of the biggest companies in the U.S. and the world that are built on data, what do you think of? Amazon? Uber? Stitch Fix? Data scientist Jeremy Gu has experience at all three, using data to advance their offerings and make strategic business decisions.
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Kathy Ensor Uses Statistics to Improve Public Health Across Communities
Kathy Ensor is the creator of the Kinder Institute Urban Data Platform and is actively working with the City of Houston Health Department. Recently, her work has entailed using statistics to analyze wastewater data. This information is used in the development of solutions for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
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