Terrifying Dots.
This graphic, based on World Bank statistics, is supposed to illustrate a global trend toward fewer children and…
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When Seeking US Political Asylum, Apply in Bhutan
With Olympic athletes trying to get in to the UK, and Julian Assange trying to slip out, one…
Understanding Popular Uses of Percentages
While "figures lie and liars figure," that's no reason not to pay attention to some basic facts about common numerical comparisons.
We Are Accused of Over-cheerfulness
Letters to the editor: OK, bucko, step outside and say we're afraid of population growth. Go ahead. See what happens.
Oscar Predictions Golden
And the award for most accurate Oscar predictions by a statistical analyst goes to ... Iain Pardoe.