Numbers Don't Lie - Or Do They? - Dr Andreas Alpers
29th March 2025
We live in a world filled with numbers, charts, and statistics - but can we always trust them? In this talk, we'll explore how data science can sometimes lead us to the wrong conclusions through mind-bending paradoxes like Simpson's Paradox and Berkson's Paradox. You'll see how the same dataset can support completely different arguments, and why a healthy dose of skepticism is key when analysing information.