Today, we are surrounded by data. Understanding, interpreting, and clearly communicating statistical information has become a key life skill. It’s not just for scientists or statisticians. Everyone should be able to make sense of numbers and data to make better decisions in daily life.
In a recent episode of the Stats+Stories podcast, two educators talk about how they teach and promote statistical literacy.
Hunter Glanz is an Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science at California Polytechnic State University. He is passionate about machine learning and using computers to explore data. At Cal Poly, he teaches students how to use different computer languages to work with data and, just as importantly, how to clearly explain what the data shows.
Rhys Jones is known around the world for his work in teaching statistics. He started out studying biochemistry and immunology, but later focused on helping people understand statistics better. He works on improving school curriculums, using digital tools in the classroom, and keeping students engaged and interested in learning statistics.
Both educators believe that it is important to make statistics more accessible and engaging. Whether it is through hands-on learning, real-life examples, or better teaching tools, their goal is to help more people become comfortable and confident with data.
To hear the full conversation, you can listen to the episode on the Stats+Stories website.
