Statistical Assessment Service
Since its founding in 1994, the non-profit, non-partisan Statistical Assessment Service (STATS) has become a much-valued resource on the use and abuse of science and statistics in the media.
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Also see articles by Maia Szalavitz.
www.stats.org
Also see articles by Maia Szalavitz.
Articles by this Author
How Dangerous Is Moderate Drinking?
- By Statistical Assessment Service
- Published 01/8/2008
- Alcohol Moderation
- Unrated
The Chicago Tribune moralizes about the risks of alcohol with numbers, but misleads readers on the real story; it seems to have put moderate drinking in the doghouse.What are the Risks of Light to Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy?
- By Statistical Assessment Service
- Published 12/13/2007
- Alcohol News
- Unrated
Alcohol has long been recognized as dangerous for pregnant women. And yet, plenty of doctors – even OB-GYNs are comfortable with their pregnant patients consuming modest amounts of alcohol regularly over the course of their pregnancies.
