Statisticians React to the News (blog)
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'Statisticians React to the News' blog provides unique perspectives on interpreting the news (sponsored by the International Statistical Institute @IntStat)
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https://blog.isi-web.org/react/ 02-09-2021 20:27:14
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The disappearance of Gabby Petito in Wyoming has caused a national outcry. However, missing and murdered Indigenous people get less media coverage. In the same state, 710 Indigenous people were reported missing from 2011 to 2020, a report found. ⬇️ insider.com/710-indigenous…
"Horror aequi … or fear of repeating a word is very common in the media. It’s a journalistic compulsion that is detrimental to clear communication and understanding – but easy to avoid" blog.isi-web.org/react/2021/10/… #language #uncertainty #communication #media #Statistics #DataScience
Uncertainty in satisfying your sweet tooth this Christmas!!! Read the full story by Cory McCartan in the latest @IntStat blog-post👇 blog.isi-web.org/react/2021/12/… #Statistics #StatisticalLiteracy #DataScience #isi