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 … [Read more...] about Statistics: The Engine Behind AI, Modern Life
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Now Hiring Explorers: Career Opportunities in Aerospace for Statisticians, Data Scientists
Artemis II takes off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1 at 6:35 EDT. Photo courtesy of Adam Barone.By Adam Barone A native of Morocco, Amina Belkhayat Zoukkari and her father used to venture far from the city lights of Casablanca into the Atlas Mountains to look up at the stars and dream. Now a visiting research scholar at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … [Read more...] about Now Hiring Explorers: Career Opportunities in Aerospace for Statisticians, Data Scientists
Statistical Thinking and Leadership Potential
By Jeanne Li Statisticians and data scientists (I will call them “data scientists” in this article) are in demand more than ever to transform ever-increasing data into insight so leaders can make informed business decisions. However, data scientists’ value does not stop there. While I agree with John Tukey’s famous saying, “The best thing about being a statistician is that … [Read more...] about Statistical Thinking and Leadership Potential