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Stats, damn stats and genetics
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Seven things everyone wants to know about the Universe
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Guilty until proven innocent: The use of libel laws in science
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Understanding uncertainty: The many ways of spinning risk
Would you prefer a game with a 90% chance of winning, or one with a 10% chance of losing?
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These are busy times for Plus. Apart from celebrating our 50th issue by putting together a bumper collection of in-depth articles, news and reviews, we're also working on various special projects, some of which have already gone live, and some of which will reach you over the next few weeks and months. Here's a sneak preview of what's in store for 2009...
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Understanding uncertainty: What was the probability of Obama winning?
This may seem like an odd question — after all, he’s won — but it opens up some deep philosophical issues surrounding probability. David Spiegelhalter investigates how probability can be defined.
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Understanding uncertainty: How long will you live?
Well, no-one knows exactly, but using stats you can make a good guess. This article tells you how and has an interactive life expectancy calculator. Do you dare to find out?
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Understanding uncertainty: The maths of surprises
You meet an old friend on holiday, you find your colleague shares your birthday, you win the lottery. Exactly how rare are these rare events? David Spiegelhalter investigates in his regular column on uncertainty and risk.