Most of us know this phenomenon only too well: when it's hot outside, you feel the urge for a cooling ice cream. But would you have thought that mathematics could be involved? Let us explain: The ...

Statistical models based on Gaussian random variables occupy a central position in modern data analysis, offering a mathematically tractable framework for inference, prediction and dimensionality ...

Misuse of statistics in medical and sports science research is common and may lead to detrimental consequences to healthcare. Many authors, editors and peer reviewers of medical papers will not have ...

An ad hoc committted reviewed proposals for research on statistical methodologies for assessing variables in eyewitness performance. Its report describes the development of the request for proposals, ...