Masterclass: The Importance of Statistical Literacy within Research with Patricio Costa

Masterclass: The Importance of Statistical Literacy within Research with Patricio Costa, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto, Portugal

Statistical literacy is increasingly vital in today’s data-driven world, enabling individuals to interpret and evaluate statistical information critically. This masterclass explores how statistical literacy supports informed decision-making across disciplines and enhances critical thinking when integrated into curricula. We will address the “data stork myth,” the misconception that data is self-explanatory without contextual analysis, highlighting the risks of passive consumption versus active engagement with data. Participants will leave with an enriched understanding of the importance of statistical literacy for research, education, and real-world decision-making in a complex and uncertain world.

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This programme of masterclasses is organized by the EURIP Graduate School (École Universitaire de Recherche Interdisciplinaire de Paris). Located at the Learning Planet Institute, in collaboration with Université Paris Cité, it brings together the Master of AIRE (Approaches to Interdisciplinary Research and Education) and the FIRE Doctoral School (Frontières de l’Innovation en Recherche et Éducation). EURIP welcomes postgraduate students and early career researchers who aim to address global challenges related to sustainability and Planetary Health through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.

Event on invitation only – for more information contact our team