Statisticians: Spot-On Election Predictions and So Much More

Contributions span A (agriculture) to Z (zoology) and everything betweenALEXANDRIA, VA, NOV. 14, 2012—While statisticians Nate Silver, Drew Linzer  and others deserve plaudits for their uncanny accuracy in predicting last week’s presidential election, statisticians contribute in many other critical areas that help improve the lives of Americans by ensuring their safety, protecting their health and prolonging their life, says American Statistical Association (ASA) President Robert N. Rodriguez. “We tip our hats to Nate,