by Jeremy Lane Math and Statistics subject editor In his inaugural post, our new math and statistics editor, Jeremy Lane, brings us news and views from the world of math and its role in society. International ranking of math departments: useful tool or gaming the system? In October, Nassif Ghoussoub reblogged a fascinating piece of […]
Mathematics and Statistics
Math & Stats on Science Borealis 22.09.2014
Stephanne Taylor, Math & Statistics editor We’re looking for a Math and Stats editor! If you’re interested in joining the editorial team or know of someone who may be interested, please get in touch with us. —- In the meantime, here’s some good reading from the Math and Stats section. Data analysis is all the […]
“Lies, damn lies, and statistics” (and math)
by Robert Aboukhalil Math & Statistics subject editor Statistics haven’t had it easy ever since Mark Twain’s famous “lies, damned lies and statistics.” But as mathematician Frederick Mosteller would have replied, “while it is easy to lie with statistics, it is even easier to lie without them.” On that note, enjoy my three picks for […]
