In this new work, statistical mechanics is used to understand how different mathematical models "compete" when trying to explain a system. This matters because many scientific fields rely on ...

A new statistical method provides a more efficient way to uncover biologically meaningful changes in genomic data that span multiple conditions -- such as cell types or tissues. A new statistical ...

Discover how econometricians use math and statistics to analyze and predict economic trends, serving in finance and academia ...

Abstract: Assumptions play a pivotal role in the selection and efficacy of statistical models, as unmet assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions and impact decision-making. In both traditional ...

A statistical approach to studying genetic variation promises to shed new light on the history of human migration. Scientists from the University of Oxford and University College Cork have developed a ...

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 ...

Let’s start with a definition of Applied Statistics: Applied Statistics is the root of data analysis. The practice of applied statistics involves analyzing data to help define and determine an ...

Innovative statistical method helps determine ideal threshold times in restricted mean survival time analyses. The restricted mean survival time (RMST) analysis technique was introduced in health care ...