A new statistical method provides a more efficient way to uncover biologically meaningful changes in genomic data that span multiple conditions -- such as cell types or tissues. A new statistical ...

MIT researchers have developed a method that generates more accurate uncertainty measures for certain types of estimation. This could help improve the reliability of data analyses in areas like ...

When more is less The study shows when collecting more data won't help, an insight that can save time and resources. By borrowing tools such as "free energy" and the "partition function" from physics, ...

Discover how econometricians use math and statistics to analyze and predict economic trends, serving in finance and academia ...

The FDA’s new draft guidance on Bayesian methodology signals a shift toward more flexible, data-driven clinical trial designs, enabling sponsors to use prior data and adaptive approaches to improve ...

While you are enjoying a freshly poured pint of Guinness, the last thing you might be thinking about is statistics. Statistics is an important branch of mathematics that have recently re-incarnated ...

This workshop will explore opportunities to use statistical and data-driven methods for additive manufacturing qualification, including approaches that enhance dimensional accuracy and recent advances ...

Archaeologists now have new tools for studying the development of medieval villages and the transformation of the historical landscapes surrounding them. Scientists have attempted to reconstruct the ...

Kevin Dayaratna was Director of the Center for Data Analysis and Chief Statistician for Heritage. A variety of statistical tools can detect potential breaches in the integrity of elections. These ...

Statistics influence nearly everything. That is, the information and context derived from statistical analysis help to shape important decisions that have local, national, and global impacts. For ...