Communicating Statistics Effectively | Stats and Stories at JSM (REPOST)
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Insights on Statistics in Public Health and Advocacy
This chapter discusses the reflections on a recent conference, focusing on the evolution of quality thought and the role of statisticians in public health, particularly in randomized controlled trials. It highlights the transformative engagement with AIDS activists and emphasizes the crucial collaboration needed between statisticians and advocacy groups. Additionally, the chapter covers the significance of official statistics in decision-making and societal impacts, while recommending Michael Lewis's 'The Fifth Risk' for summer reading.
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