David Spiegelhalter
Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter is an esteemed statistician and Emeritus Professor at the University of Cambridge, known for his work in public understanding of risk and statistics. He has contributed significantly to the field through his research and communication efforts, making complex statistical concepts accessible to the general public. In recent discussions, he has provided insights into the volatility of air accident statistics, emphasizing how random events can cluster and mislead perceptions of safety in air travel.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,211 | $1,400,000 | 1,294$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 43,211 | $1,400,000 | 1,294$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
David Spiegelhalter discusses how people misjudge risks associated with travel.
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Bolivia:
David Spiegelhalter explains the revolutionary change in thinking required to understand probability.
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Montenegro:
David Spiegelhalter is a professor of statistics who explains the variability in data regarding airplane accidents.
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United Kingdom:
David Spiegelhalter wrote The Art of Uncertainty.
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United Kingdom:
Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter discussed the volatility of counting fatalities in air accidents.
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