How to question dubious statistics in just a few short steps.
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Back of the envelope calculations on rape, and how many died under Stalin?
Alcohol consumption has fallen sharply according to Russia’s health ministry
Why the biggest ever fall in the Dow wasn't, and how much do women spend on tampons?
We investigate whether the Chinese government can really achieve its extraordinary pledge
How many transgender people are there in the UK? Plus a statistical take on parkruns.
The survey question that could affect the accuracy of its results.
First sexual experience - checking the facts.
How individuals manage their money - the personal stories behind economic data.
Why are women paid less than men in specific industries and occupations?
A forgotten French mathematician’s unusual approach to the stock market.
Do missed appointments cost the NHS £1 billion? And do you always earn more with a degree?
Why it isn’t as simple to work out as you think.
Phones, lawn mowers and how Kim Kardashian helped the public understanding of risk.
Measuring the energy used to keep the cryptocurrency secure.
Could the US President’s Diet Coke habit affect his health? and 'contained' wildfires
Are research findings misrepresented by funders, PR machines and the media?
Are some people just very lucky? The maths suggest that is unlikely.
What the Pride and Prejudice character would have earned in today’s money.
How much will Italy's surprise failure to make it to the world cup cost FIFA?