Analysis in an imperfect world. Issue 1 (29th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wallace, Michael
• Is Part Of: Significance. Volume 17:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 14
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2020-01-29
• Subjects: Statistics -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 001.422
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-9713.2020.01353.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-9705

Abstract

Abstract : When we observe the world, we sometimes make mistakes. Michael Wallace, on behalf of the measurement error topic group of the STRATOS Initiative, explains the potentially severe consequences of this often overlooked issue, and how statistics can help bring us back – or at least a little closer – to the truth Abstract : When we observe the world, we sometimes make mistakes. Michael Wallace, on behalf of the measurement error topic group of the STRATOS Initiative, explains the potentially severe consequences of this often overlooked issue, and how statistics can help bring us back – or at least a little closer – to the truth.