Understanding statistics is a crucial skill in today's data-heavy world. A minor in statistics can complement almost any major, from anthropology to sports management. In the statistics minor, you'll ...

One thing that people often misunderstand about statistics is that every statistic means something only in comparison to something else. A different comparison point changes how you perceive the exact ...

One thing that people often misunderstand about statistics is that every statistic means something only in comparison to something else. A different comparison point changes how you perceive the exact ...

Vast amounts of data are generated every day. Statistics transforms data into meaningful information. People who practice the science of learning from data are called statisticians. Statisticians ...

Poor understanding of statistics causes many to view numbers cynically. And news reports of confusing, seemingly contradictory figures worsen the problem. Jessica Utts, a UC Davis statistics professor ...

In today’s article, we’re wrapping-up our introductory series on fundamental statistics by talking about how knowledge of statistical quantities like the mean and standard deviation can help you ...