Questioning claims about Covid and children
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Statistical Literacy of MPs
This chapter discusses a survey by the Royal Statistical Society assessing the statistical knowledge of Members of Parliament. It highlights key topics such as probability concepts and the interpretation of diagnostic tests, particularly in public health contexts. The conversation reveals shortcomings in MPs' understanding of statistical information relevant to decision-making and introduces a comparison with the general population's knowledge.
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