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Why Statistics Matters for Everyone
March 06, 2020
Statistics is important for everyone! Dr. Sudipta Roy explains why statistical literacy is essential for all students.
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Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in visual representation of statistics. She developed the modern circular histogram to present complicated statistical reports in a straightforward way. Nightingale also initiated improved medical care in India through her comprehensive statistical analysis of the country’s sanitation system. More
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