Statistical Literacy

Abstract

20.10.2010 is the first UN World Statistics Day. It is also the day that the Royal Statistical Society is launching its 10 year campaign for statistical literacy getstats. Its vision is 'A society in which our lives and choices are enriched by an understanding of statistics'. To mark these events this article looks briefly at the concept of statistical literacy, why it is said to be important and gives a few examples of what organisations have done around the world to promote it.