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Communicating science: The “significance” of statistics
Statistical significance and scientific importance are distinct, equally valuable aspects of communicating the significance of statistics in scientific research.
Biostatistics in the Yale University School of Public Health
Here we explore Theodore Holford's work in Biostatistics in the Yale University School of Public Health and his current research into how lung cancer is affected by cigarette smoking.
55% of deaths from police violence erased from official statistics
The Lancet found that over 55% of deaths via police violence were either misclassified or unreported in official statistics reports - a critical erasure of information between 1980 to 2018.
Japanese statistics education is changing
Kazuhiro Aoyama, Associate Professor at the Aichi University of Education discusses the past, present and future status of Japanese statistics education.
Jane C Khoury – Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
My research passion is diabetes in pregnancy, and I am currently funded to follow-up on young adult offspring of women who had pre-gestational diabetes
However, I also have other diverse research interests, which is common in my field as a quantitative epidemiologist.
I have been part of the Greater Cincinnati and...
UK immigration rules: Has the new policy changed UK migration statistics?
Sophie Barrett-Brown and Joshua Hopkins, Laura Devine Immigration, describe the effect of the new UK immigration rules on how people are actually migrating.
Solitary confinement statistics show increased rate of suicides
New solitary confinement statistics show a very strong risk of unnatural death after inmates are released.
What do the latest EU migration statistics mean for immigration?
In the run-up to the general election, legal experts Sophie Barrett-Brown and Miglena Ilieva discuss Conservative immigration promises with the latest EU migration statistics.
New poverty statistics to help government target support
New poverty statistics developed and published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will help target support more effectively.
Medical and pharmaceutical statistics research: Professional development courses
Prof Thomas Jaki from the Medical and Pharmaceutical Statistics Research Unit at Lancaster University provides an overview of the professional development courses offered at the unit
The leasehold system is more alive than ever before according to statistics
Sellhousefast.uk investigates the sales of leasehold properties in England and Wales in light of the Government’s crackdown of ‘unfair and abusive practices within the leasehold system’
Cyber crime statistics show we need to defeat the problem
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), takes a look at the statistics on cyber crime and how it is affecting society
In a modern day era where technology is constantly at our fingertips and entwined with our everyday lives, it is no surprise that criminals...
Assistive technology set to support thousands of SEND children across UK
Thousands of children with SEND will benefit from new assistive technology aimed at improving learning, communication, and classroom inclusion.
The legacy of austerity: Have financial cuts shaped the face of anti-social behaviour?
Laura Penny, ASB & Community Safety Apprenticeship Trainer at Intelligencia Training, discusses the rising prevalence and increasing complexity of anti-social behaviour (ASB). She emphasises the importance of early intervention and the need for multi-skilled and collaborative solutions to effectively address ASB and enhance community confidence
In recent years, anti-social behaviour...
Cannabis use may double risk of death from cardiovascular disease
A new study has found that cannabis use is linked to a doubling in the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Daily cigarette smoking research from the Global Flourishing Study
Sung Joon Jang from the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University and Pepperdine University, shares some of the new findings about daily cigarette smoking from the Global Flourishing Study.
The role of brewing in the emerging circular economy: A case study
Freddie Ugo from Beyond Belief Brewing Co. discusses the role of brewing in the emerging circular economy by presenting a case study.
Mathematical literacy and ICT integration research in particular real-world problem-solving in education
Professor Goto Joji, an expert in mathematics education, emphasizes the need for university-level mathematics education to develop essential skills in probability, statistics, and functional reasoning, highlighting its relevance to real-world problem-solving and everyday life.
Telling the difference between ‘Polite Lies’ and Conscious Deception
The image of Auguste Rodin’s bronze statue entitled The Thinker (1904) is a powerful reminder that humans always have a lot to think about – not least the behaviour of their fellow humans. We are a tricky species. We lie and deceive one another, as well as speak honestly....
