Statistics—It’s not what you think it is.
With a career in statistics you can:
How Statistics Opens Career Opportunities
March 06, 2020
Learn more about the various career opportunities you can pursue with a background in statistics from Amazon research scientist Ming Li!
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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
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