Breakthroughs in Decision Science and Risk Analysis: An interview with Louis Anthony Cox, Jr
15th April 2015
We spoke to Louis Anthony Cox, Jr. about the ideas and inspiration behind his recently published book, Breakthroughs in Decision Science and Risk Analysis. Focusing on modern advances and...
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Can Bradley Wiggins do it? Welcome to the Thunder Drome
13th April 2015
Author and artwork: Patrick Rhodes Many have tried. Most have failed. Bradley Wiggins knows this. He also knows the ordeal he faces, knows the pain he will endure and knows the scrutiny he will...
Read MoreIt’s a Batsman’s World (Cup)
13th April 2015
Author and artwork: Patrick Rhodes Intro The 2015 Cricket World Cup rewrote the record books in dramatic fashion. Amidst the usual insanity that surrounds this event, there were some amazingly...
Read MoreFifty shades of statistics: Professor David Spiegelhalter on the statistics of our intimate lives
2nd April 2015
Today sees the publication of Professor David Spiegelhalter's latest book, Sex by Numbers: What Statistics Can Tell Us About Sexual Behaviour. To coincide with this publication, you can now view...
Read MoreFoundations of Linear and Generalized Linear Models: An interview with author Alan Agresti
13th March 2015
This month, Wiley is proud to publish the latest book by best-selling author, Professor Alan Agresti. Foundations of Linear and Generalized Linear Models is a clear and comprehensive guide to...
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Career NBA: The Road Least Traveled
13th February 2015
Author and artwork: Patrick Rhodes Introduction The bell rings - time to go to practice. Jarnell Stokes heads over to the gym, changes, and starts warming up with his teammates. It's his Junior...
Read MoreThe single most cited biostatistics book in print: Co-author David W. Hosmer on the success of Applied Logistic Regression
12th February 2015
David W. Hosmer is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Public Health at the University of Massachusetts as well as Professor of Statistics at the University of Vermont. He is the co-author of...
Read MorePromoting statistical literacy around the world: An interview with ISLP Director Reija Helenius
28th January 2015
The International Statistical Literacy Project (ISLP) is a project initiated by the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE), which is the education section of the International...
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Inspiring and sharing best practice: An interview with the Editors of Teaching Statistics
30th December 2014
Launched in 1979, Teaching Statistics is aimed at teachers of students aged up to 19 who use statistics in their work. The emphasis is on teaching the subject and addressing problems which arise...
Read MoreAutomated Data Collection with R: A Practical Guide to Web Scraping and Text Mining – An interview with co-author Simon Munzert
15th December 2014
This month, Wiley are proud to publish Automated Data Collection with R: A Practical Guide to Web Scraping and Text Mining by Simon Munzert, Christian Rubba, Peter Meissner and Dominic Nyhuis. The...
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