We all operate using a version of what we feel is a reflection of the “way that things are.” What happens when that version is based on variability is, at the end of the day, a prime driver of statistical thinking. My friend Marc Hersch has been doing some interesting writing that raises the issue [...]
When discussing hypothesis testing, I have, from time to time, used the example of the criminal justice system to act as a metaphor for the logic and philosophical issues involved. It remains a good way to pose the logical dilemmas and the types of errors involved and to also discuss the idea of a system [...]
I recently was in contact with a site that specializes in baseball statistics (Bill James’s Organization) and the fellow with whom I was in contact suggested a take a look at a unique graphics presentation. I did look and was amazed with what I saw. You can see it here. Dr. Rosling’s energy and enthusiasm [...]
