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Building Statistics and Data Science Capacity for Development

September 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

Understanding data allows people to make scientifically sound decisions. This is especially relevant for developing countries. Here Eric Vance and Kim Love show how they help local researchers, businesses and policy-makers from developing countries help make scientifically sound decisions.

How COPAFS Advances Excellence in Federal Statistics

November 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics acts as a facilitator, coordinator, and disseminator by connecting producers of official statistics with essential stakeholders such as policymakers, program planners, researchers, and businesses.

Statistical Thinking in Policymaking

July 1, 2012 Leave a Comment

Amstat News is inviting articles for a new series called “Statistics for Policymakers” based on the broad interest in a January blog entry on the ASA Community called “Statistics for Future Presidents.”

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