Statistics for evidence-based decisions - use, misuse and abuse
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Paper/Presentation Title | Statistics for evidence-based decisions - use, misuse and abuse |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Khan, Shahjahan (Author) and Memon, M. Ashraf (Author) |
Editors | Hossain, Zakaria and Shiau, Jim |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE-2017) |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | Tsu City, Mie, Japan |
ISBN | 9784990595890 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.geomate.org/ |
Conference/Event | Third International Conference on Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE-2017) |
Event Details | Third International Conference on Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE-2017) Event Date 13 to end of 16 Nov 2017 Event Location Springfield, Australia |
Abstract | Increasingly decision-makers are relying on an evidenced- based approach, using results extracted by analysing exponentially growing data. Statistical methods have become an integral part of analysing and interpreting simple or complex data to make valid and accurate decisions for society and science in the face of uncertainty. Because of its power to uncover, otherwise unavailable, valuable information from data, statistics is increasingly being applied for both private and public benefit including business and trade, not to mention its crucial role in research and innovative technologies. The key role of statistics is engraved in the planning and development of every successful nation and international agency. In fact, the scope of statistics is not confined by borders as it disseminates through regional and international organisations and agencies driving social, economic, environmental, health, poverty elimination, education and other agendas for planned development. Obviously statistical methods are capable of analysing data to determine various indices, indicators, predictions, estimates, and perform tests to help identify any problems and take appropriate measures to remedy them. Because of the obvious power of statistics it has been used, misused and abused by those who are in authority and power. |
Keywords | evidence-based decision, analysis of data, estimation and test, P-value, society and science |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 490599. Statistics not elsewhere classified |
409999. Other engineering not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Copyright @ 2017 by The GEOMATE International Society. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Agricultural, Computational and Environmental Sciences |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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