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Understanding a bit of statistics can go a long way in making sense of the world. Especially when news, social media, and headlines are constantly throwing studies, claims, and numbers our way. But how do you know which of it holds up? This episode looks at the gap between scientific research and how it gets presented to the public, and how a small shift in mindset can change the way you interpret what you're being told. With just a little awareness, it's possible to spot the flaws before they take root.
By Brant SteenUnderstanding a bit of statistics can go a long way in making sense of the world. Especially when news, social media, and headlines are constantly throwing studies, claims, and numbers our way. But how do you know which of it holds up? This episode looks at the gap between scientific research and how it gets presented to the public, and how a small shift in mindset can change the way you interpret what you're being told. With just a little awareness, it's possible to spot the flaws before they take root.