Scepticism, science and statistics. Issue 6 (28th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boyd, Ian L.
• Is Part Of: Significance. Volume 18:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 42
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2021-11-28
• Subjects: Statistics -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 001.422
• DOI: 10.1111/1740-9713.01597
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-9705

Abstract

Abstract : There is much public scepticism about the way science and statistics are used within government, says Ian L. Boyd, a former scientific adviser. But rather than close ranks against scepticism, the science professions within government should embrace it, he argues, and use it to test their own assumptions and motivations Abstract : There is much public scepticism about the way science and statistics are used within government, says Ian L. Boyd, a former scientific adviser. But rather than close ranks against scepticism, the science professions within government should embrace it, he argues, and use it to test their own assumptions and motivations