Learning from the past to develop data analysis curricula for the future

Problems with statistical analyses and the shift toward big data have prompted many researchers to call for improvements in statistics education. A recent study in PLOS Biology assesses changes in the use of data analysis techniques over time to determine which skills young scientists might need.

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Concerns about statistical analyses and the shift towards big data have led to calls for improvements in statistics education among researchers. A recent study in PLOS Biology examines changes in data analysis techniques over time to identify the skills that young scientists may require.