Myth-busting has been an exploratory journey for many social scientists, economists and enthusiasts promoting a fair and free society. Statistical analysis and predictive analytics are great tools to reinforce these acts of myth-busting.
Hans Rosling’s Gapminder is the best place to be in appreciating, participating and exploring the beauty of statistics, story telling and most importantly myth-busting!
His TED talks and Videos are a wonderful testimony of what a good teacher can do –
Check this prediction on Asia’s rise – how and when for a sample!
There is definitely nothing boring about statistics – it is the joy of stats as he demonstrates…
It is worthwhile to join this journey of crossing the river of myths!
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