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Celebrate World Statistics Day and recognize the power of data to inform and improve our lives! Join us in recognizing the importance of data today.
Get ready to celebrate World Statistics Day on October 20! This day was created by the United Nations to recognize the importance of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data. Since its inception in 2010, this special day has become an annual event celebrated around the world with various activities that promote better understanding and use of statistics. It's a great opportunity for everyone to learn more about how we can use data to make informed decisions and create positive change in our communities.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1662</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Known Census</div><div class='timeline-text'>John Graunt conducts the first known census, a crucial statistical tool for understanding population trends, in England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Statistical Science</div><div class='timeline-text'>Adolphe Quetelet, considered one of the fathers of modern statistics, creates the Body Mass Index and furthers the fields of social and biometric data.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1935</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>US Social Security Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The passing of the US Social Security Act demonstrates the critical role of statistics in forming major public policy decisions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of UN Statistical Commission</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations establishes the Statistical Commission to set statistical standards globally and facilitate international data comparability.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Millennium Development Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations launches the Millennium Development Goals which highlight the necessity of reliable data in monitoring global progress.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of World Statistics Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations officially establishes World Statistics Day to recognize the importance of data collection, analysis, and dissemination.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a graph</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a graph of your favorite statistics to show appreciation for the data gathered and compiled by statisticians. This can be anything from your favorite sports team's performance over the course of a season, or the number of books you read in a year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share statistics</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share interesting statistics with your family and friends! Statistics can be fun to talk about, especially with those who are passionate about the topic. You can also share statistics that you find online with others.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a lecture</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find out if there is a local university or college offering lectures on statistical topics that pique your interest. Attending one of these events can be an enlightening experience, and it's an excellent way to celebrate World Statistics Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Analyze data sets</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to analyze some interesting data sets. This could be anything from analyzing stock market trends over time, or looking at poverty levels in different countries around the world. You'll gain valuable insights into how data can affect our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Participate in research</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Join a research team that is studying statistical topics and help them collect data, analyze results, and draw conclusions about the findings. Participating in research is a great way to have an impact on the field of statistics and make a difference in the world.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Statistics areused to make informed decisions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Accurate and up-to-date data is essential for making well-informed decisions. Statistics can help us to better understand the complex world that we live in, allowing us to identify problems and develop strategies to address them. By taking into account our past experiences, as well as current information, statisticians can provide invaluable insights that would not be possible without their expertise.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Statistics help us understand global trends</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By analyzing data from different countries, we can get a clearer picture of how various social, economic or environmental factors are impacting our planet. This helps shed light on issues that may not be immediately visible in our own backyards. The availability of this kind of data also allows us to track changes over time and measure progress towards goals such as reducing poverty or achieving gender equality.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Statistics provide useful insight into human behavior</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By looking at statistics, we can gain invaluable insight into why people act the way they do. Whether it's consumer spending habits or voting patterns, analyzing statistical data gives us the opportunity to better understand ourselves and the societies we live in. Knowing what shapes our behavior can help us make more informed choices and put us in a better position to create positive change.</p></div></div>
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