Statisticians urged to produce credible data

Motsemme
Motsemme

Statisticians have been advised to always produce credible information in order to dispel negative public perceptions against their profession. Giving remarks at the official opening of the 23rd SADC Statistics Meeting in Gaborone on Monday, Statistics Botswana (SB) board chairman, Letsema Motsemme said statisticians are particularly vulnerable to being unfairly maligned and misunderstood on public platforms.

“Statisticians are maligned because some people speak about them and their product in a spitefully, critical manner.

In fact, some people will frankly admit they do not believe in statistics,” he said.

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