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Significance Stories about statistics and data science, written by experts for everyone.

People from all walks of life rely on statistics and data science to make better decisions - whether it's scientists assessing the effectiveness of drugs, politicians developing policy, or company managers creating and improving products and services. Significance explains how and why statistics helps in these and other areas of life, science and commerce. Our articles are written by statisticians

and data scientists for anyone with an interest in the analysis and interpretation of data. We challenge myths, provide a unique perspective on the stories of the day, and use data analysis to answer society's most difficult questions. Significance is an official magazine and website of both the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and the American Statistical Association (ASA).

"We've never had such a heightened level of scepticism"Our interview with Courtney Kennedy, vice president of methods an...
21/07/2025

"We've never had such a heightened level of scepticism"

Our interview with Courtney Kennedy, vice president of methods and innovation at
Pew Research Center, is now free to read:

https://ow.ly/tVwF50WsC1V

We're delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Statistical Excellence Award for Early-Career Writing https://ow.ly/H...
16/07/2025

We're delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Statistical Excellence Award for Early-Career Writing

https://ow.ly/Hzbl50Wqrea

"It is widely accepted among my peers that a dragon year is ideal for tying the knot" The influence of Chinese astrology...
15/07/2025

"It is widely accepted among my peers that a dragon year is ideal for tying the knot"

The influence of Chinese astrology on young people's lives:

https://ow.ly/liVt50WpJbf

It's said only one in five Broadway musicals recoup their investment. But is this true?ow.ly/lGmN50WluIL
11/07/2025

It's said only one in five Broadway musicals recoup their investment. But is this true?

ow.ly/lGmN50WluIL

"People sometimes think of statistics as being quite dry and a bit dead, but I like to show that they're not"Read our in...
10/07/2025

"People sometimes think of statistics as being quite dry and a bit dead, but I like to show that they're not"

Read our interview with author and data consultant Georgina Sturge, for free, now:

Abstract. When Georgina Sturge sees statistics, she sees stories “beneath the surface, just itching to get out”. The author and data consultant talks to An

The powerful true story of how an early computer expert thwarted N**i efforts to pinpoint Jews. As told by Timandra Hark...
04/07/2025

The powerful true story of how an early computer expert thwarted N**i efforts to pinpoint Jews. As told by Timandra Harkness, and free to read on the website now

https://ow.ly/wjYM50WkXFN

Britain's ever-evolving relationship with data-gathering includes fugitive slaves, far-flung islands, suffragettes, Jedi...
03/07/2025

Britain's ever-evolving relationship with data-gathering includes fugitive slaves, far-flung islands, suffragettes, Jedi followers and a Hollywood legend, Georgina Sturge tells us in her fascinating new book 'Sum of Us'

Abstract. When Georgina Sturge sees statistics, she sees stories “beneath the surface, just itching to get out”. The author and data consultant talks to An

"In tropical countries like India, temperature extremes far exceed the global average. Women in these areas are especial...
01/07/2025

"In tropical countries like India, temperature extremes far exceed the global average. Women in these areas are especially at risk, and marginalised due to rigid cultural norms and societal expectations, which limit their ability to respond and cope effectively to extreme temperature risks."

Read about heatwaves, women and why data equity is vital:
https://ow.ly/RV4C50WiSzK

25/06/2025

We are delighted to reveal the three finalists for the 2025 Statistical Excellence Award for Early-Career Writing.

Congratulations to them, and thank you to all who entered - we loved reading your work!

https://ow.ly/NT0s50Wg4tI

25/06/2025

We are delighted to reveal the three finalists for the 2025 Statistical Excellence Award for Early-Career Writing.

Congratulations to them, and thank you to all who entered - we loved reading your work!

https://ow.ly/PBCM50Wg0Ne

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People from all walks of life rely on statistics and statistical analysis to make better decisions. Scientists use it to assess the effectiveness of drugs, politicians to develop policy, and company managers to create and improve products and services. Significance explains how and why statistics helps in these and other areas of life, science and commerce. Our articles are written by statisticians for anyone with an interest in the analysis and interpretation of data. We challenge myths, provide a unique perspective on the stories of the day, and use statistics to answer society's most difficult questions. Significance is an official magazine and website of both the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and the American Statistical Association (ASA).