Data Analysis
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The Boy or Girl Paradox – A Counter-intuitive Probability Puzzle
A family has two children, and at least one of them is a boy. What is the probability that the other child is also a boy? At first glance, many might be tempted to say 1/2, assuming the gender of one child doesn’t affect the other. However, a careful analysis reveals a different answer. Continue reading
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The Prisoner’s Hat Dilemma
The Prisoner’s Hat Dilemma is a classic mathematical puzzle that explores logic, strategy, and probability. It typically involves a group of people who must guess the colour of the hat they are wearing based on limited information. The challenge is to devise a strategy that minimises the number of incorrect guesses. Continue reading
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The Monty Hall Problem: A Counterintuitive Probability Puzzle
Imagine you’re on a game show, facing three closed doors. Behind one door is a shiny new car, and behind the other two are goats. You choose a door, but before revealing what’s behind it, the host (who knows where the car is) opens another door, revealing a goat. Now, you’re given a choice: you… Continue reading
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Quantifying the Outbreak: Analysing the 1854 Data
In this post, we delve into the numbers behind John Snow’s 1854 map, using modern analytical tools to explore the data, validate Snow’s conclusions, and reveal new insights into one of history’s most famous outbreaks. Continue reading
Simplifying Statistics 
