Category Archives: statistics

Mathematicians who want to save democracy!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by administrator

Politics: How math is used to evaluate districts to ensure all votes count In 2018, there have been several court cases where a group of voters have claimed they have been disenfranchised–that their vote didn’t count. These cases are mostly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Perfect Bet

Posted on June 20, 2018 by administrator

“How science and math are taking the luck out of gambling” by Adam Kucharski (Basic Books 2016) As a math major, I get a kick about the way gambling has been branded as the “Gaming Industry,” as if it were … Continue reading →

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