Statistics—It’s not what you think it is.
With a career in statistics you can:
Statisticians Making A Difference
October 28, 2016
Statisticians are making the world a better place. From improving agricultural production to combating human rights abuses, the ways in which statisticians have a positive impact on society are numerous. Watch several accomplished statisticians describe the social impact of their work.
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2020: A New Decade of Opportunity for Statisticians
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Statistics in 2019: Our Top Highlights of the Year
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Fall Data Challenge 2019: Congratulations to our Winners!
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Meet a Statistician
Florence Nightingale
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