How to Defuse Earth Impact Threat Announcements
Germano D’Abramo, a leading researcher in space astrophysics and planetary sciences, discusses what goes into the calculation of the impact probability of a newly discovered asteroid.
Articles
Discussing Principles of Uncertainty with Jay Kadane
Michelle Dunn and Sam Behseta interview Jay Kadane, discussing his latest book, Principles of Uncertainty, his views on statistics, and his advocacy for human rights.
Letter to the Editor
Sander Greenland responds to a recent commentary on ethics of using priors written by Andrew Gelman.
Can Tax Deadlines Cause Fatal Mistakes?
Donald A. Redelmeier and Christopher J. Yarnell suggest that the unusually sharp elevation of the number of road accidents around April 15 may have something to do with the anxieties and burdens of the tax deadline.
Of Wranglers and Bankers
Stephen Blyth gives an insightful set of recommendations for applying statistical modeling of complex phenomena, particularly that of financial data.
Special Issue on George Casella’s Books
Christian Robert organizes a special Book Reviews column in remembrance of George Casella.
