Scepticism, science and statistics

Ian L. Boyd

doi:10.1111/1740-9713.01597

Scepticism, science and statistics

Ian L. Boyd^*

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There is much public scepticism about the way science and statistics are used within government, says Ian L. Boyd, a former scientific adviser. But rather than close ranks against scepticism, the science professions within government should embrace it, he argues, and use it to test their own assumptions and motivations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	42-45
Number of pages	4
Journal	Significance
Volume	18
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1740-9713.01597
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2021

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