Event Information
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Start Time: 03 October 2012 16:00
End Time: 03 October 2012 00:00
Can We Afford Statistical Literacy?
Rolle Building Room 213, Plymouth University
Speakers:
David Walker (Chair ESRC Methods and Infrastructure Committee)
John Pullinger (Chair of the UK Data Forum
President-Elect of the Royal Statistical Society)
The getstats Campaign presentation will draw on evidence about public misunderstanding of frequency, risk and probability and will chart its potential cost in the consumption of collective goods such as health and education and in commercial markets. It will then turn to model the benefits of higher levels of statistical literacy on productivity and resource allocation. The talk will outline the ambitions of the Royal Statistical Society getstats Campaign, noting challenges to and opportunities for professional statisticians in widening public understanding and the applications of statistical techniques.
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits to be served after the meeting
Meeting organised by RSS South West Local Group
Meeting contact: Dr Luciana Dalla Valle, Tel. (01752) 586319
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