We’re delighted to announce that the November issue of Significance magazine is now out and available for RSS members to read online. This issue explores crime, both fictional and real, from a statistical perspective, including a feature on whether artificial intelligence can rival traditional methods of detective work in solving classic mysteries by Agatha Christie.
The issue also examines the use of data and evidence in criminal investigations, with a thought-provoking article on the controversial practice of 911 call analysis in the United States and what it reveals about the role of statistics in the justice system.
November 2026 issue highlights:
On expectation - The winning entry to the 2026 Statistical Excellence Award for Early Career Writing
Agatha Christie - Can AI unmask the killer better than humans?
911 call analysis - An investigative tool that breaks statistical rules
Ebola - What outbreaks teach us about statistics, preparedness and the cost of waiting
Interview: Harrison Katz, Airbnb - Meet Airbnb’s finance, data science and strategy lead
Life as a longitudinal model - Observing and learning from the path of your own life
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