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08.02.2024

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Digdeep Podcast: Professor Walter Radermacher, Why Does Democracy Need Statistics?

News From the Digital World by MCML PI Frauke Kreuter and Christof Horn

Prof. Walter Radermacher, a leading German statistician, served as President of the Federal Statistical Office. He contributes to advancing statistics in various forums, including the UN and OECD, crucial for trust in data.

Statistics require explanation, representing approximations of facts. We need a reliable "label" to understand their validity and limitations. Yet, media often manipulates statistics to fit agendas, especially during major elections.

It's vital to ask: Why is statistics critical for a functioning democracy? Just listen in (podcast in German).

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