Statistical uncertainty in data—or random error in a measurement—particularly when it is used to inform funding and policies, can lead to a variety of issues ...

Misuse of statistics in medical and sports science research is common and may lead to detrimental consequences to healthcare. Many authors, editors and peer reviewers of medical papers will not have ...

A new study reveals that giraffes can use statistical inferences to predict the likelihood of receiving carrot slices rather than zucchini slices, Phys.org reports. According to researchers, this ...

A recent statistical study has revealed some of the constraints and directions in the evolution of the structure and function of proteins. Better models of protein structural dynamics may allow ...

Kayrros data provides the most comprehensive measure to date of methane, a potent greenhouse gas Thousands of satellite images scrutinised by Kayrros to identify ultra-emitters of methane, critical ...

Global temperatures increased at an average rate of around 0.2C per decade over 1970-2015, according to the study. In contrast, the authors find that warming rates have increased to 0.34-0.42C per ...

• An article quotes two sentences from a CDC study out of context to claim that mask mandates had a statistically insignificant effect on coronavirus case and death rates. • The study actually found ...

What archaeological discoveries are considered newsworthy by U.S. media outlets and audiences? A new analysis of "pop-science" reporting reveals topical and regional disparities, including an apparent ...

Your monthly Social Security check is calculated using four easy-to-understand variables. Though every Social Security claiming age has its unique advantages and drawbacks, 62, 66, and 70 are likely ...

The Statistical & Data Sciences (SDS) Program links faculty and students from across the college interested in learning things from data. At Smith, students learn statistics by doing—class time ...