Jasmine Fischbach

Cognitive biases shape how we understand data. Being aware of them gives us a better chance of avoiding bias.

What does it mean to say there's a 30% chance of rain today?

Does knowing statistics about a whole population tell you how they apply to you?

The way we talk about numbers affects the decisions people make - so think carefully about what you say!

How shocking is it when your risk of getting a particular disease doubles?