BBC appoints a Head of Statistics
Just in from the Royal Statistical Society in the UK:
“Recent years have seen an encouraging amount of attention being paid to statistical accuracy in the media. This is not only because journalists can find meaty stories in catching a politician or organisation out with inaccurate figures. The increased amount of scrutiny in a changing media environment also means journalists themselves are under increasing pressure to get their facts and figures correct.
“The BBC has recognised this reality by creating a new post, Head of Statistics, with business reporter Anthony Reuben moving into the position after more than a decade at the corporation.”
Read more about this excellent piece of news on the Royal Statistical Society website here.
Atakohu Middleton is an Auckland journalist with a keen interest in the way the media uses/abuses data. She happens to be married to a statistician. See all posts by Atakohu Middleton »