#LeadWithStatistics was the challenge and opportunity delivered to us by Lisa LaVange during her JSM 2018 president’s address. In this column, Wendy Martinez shares some thoughts about data ethics and again challenges our community to lead.
president's column
P-Values: To Own or Not to Own?
In her latest column, Karen Kafadar discusses the debate about the value of hypothesis testing and the over-reliance on p-values as a cornerstone of statistical methodology.
You Can Count on Us
The ASA’s “Count on Stats” outreach initiative aims to enhance awareness of the importance, reliability, and trustworthiness of government statistics. President Lisa LaVange interviewed Megan Berry from Stanton Communications about the initiative.
How a Salsa-Dancing Former Monk from Argentina Is Instilling Confidence and Wonder in Her Statistics Students
ASA President Jessica Utts interviews Monica Dabos, exploring her thought-provoking ideas about fostering creativity, collaboration, and personal development in her students.
Florence Nightingale: Modern-Day Lessons and Legacies
ASA President Jessica Utts explores Nightingale’s powerful lessons for statisticians today and shares her discussion with internationally recognized Nightingale scholar Barbara Dossey.
Beyond JSM, JASA: Finding Hidden Value in Your ASA Membership
ASA President Jessica Utts presents seven ideas for getting more value from your membership.
Appreciating and Promoting the Importance of Statistics Around the World
2016 ASA President Jessica Utts recounts the lessons she learned from promoting statistics abroad and illustrates the importance of statistics in daily life.
Remembering 2015, Anticipating 2016
As Jessica Utts begins her year as ASA president, she reflects on the year that has passed and talks about the exciting opportunities for the coming year.
Current Events Relate to ASA Mission
Two topics this month related to elements of the ASA’s mission: promote the proper application of statistics and anticipate and meet member needs.
Launching a Public Relations Campaign for Statistics: What Better Time Than the ASA’s 175th Anniversary?
The ASA will launch a campaign to elevate public and media awareness of statistical science and change the public’s perception of statisticians by educating them about the many ways they help solve policy, research, business, and other problems.