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Stats con
A new chapter in the census scandal There can be little doubt at this point that by cancelling the long-form census, the Conservative government destroyed our best source for the evidence it claims should guide policy decisions: opposition from across the … Continue reading
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Filed under Features, The Walrus
Margin of Error: Why charter schools may not be as good as you think
The charter school movement is enjoying something of a renaissance in the United States. Charter schools—which receive public funding but are privately run, thus removing some features of normal public schools, notably established teachers’ unions—are one of President Obama’s priorities. … Continue reading
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Filed under Margin of Error, This Magazine
Videos that Play with Numbers, Dangerously
Topping the week’s Viral Video Chart is the trailer for a new book on social media marketing, arguing that social media is not a fad. It closely mirrors XPLANE’s viral hit, also about the importance of new technology. Say what … Continue reading
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Filed under The Tyee, Video Column
