Whilst reporting statistical findings in the mainstream media has improved greatly in recent years, inconsistencies do still remain. In this post, we discuss a recent Telegraph article and how, looking at the main analysis in the original research, the title is somewhat misleading.
read moreOfficial Statistics and other open government data are a vital source of information. But how are changes in the political landscape affecting access to these data, and how can organisations ensure that they will still be able to make use of national and local Official Statistics to make evidence-based decisions?
read moreThe recent announcement of the likely discovery of the Higgs Boson from both experiment teams at CERN was framed in terms of the statistical significance of their result; in this case at what they called the five-sigma level. So what does five-sigma mean in relation to the discovery of the Higgs Boson?
read moreThe 16th of February marked the anniversary of the birth of Sir Francis Galton, one of the most exceptional statisticians of his time (1822-1911). Galton introduced many important statistical concepts, including "regression to the mean".
read moreAn interesting pair of polls appeared over the weekend that intended to reflect public opinion on the Government’s policy on Libya. However, it's important to find out what exactly was asked when reading about survey results as the phrasing and structure of a survey question can affect the results.
read moreAnalysing large data sets will become a key basis of competition, says a new report published last week. In the same way that they have always sought professional accounting and legal advice, many industries now see statistical consultancy firms as crucial partners in driving growth and stimulating innovation.
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