Effectively designed data visualizations allow viewers to use their powerful visual systems to
understand patterns in data across science, education, health, and public policy. But …

Background Effective risk communication is essential for informed decision making.
Unfortunately, many people struggle to understand typical risk communications because …

A new eye-opener on how we can make better decisions—by the author of Gut Feelings In
this age of big data we often trust that expert analysis—whether it's about next year's stock …

We introduce the Berlin Numeracy Test, a new psychometrically sound instrument that
quickly assesses statistical numeracy and risk literacy. We present 21 studies (n= 5336) …

Visualizations—visual representations of information, depicted in graphics—are studied by
researchers in numerous ways, ranging from the study of the basic principles of creating …

Background Making evidence-based decisions often requires comparison of two or more
options. Research-based evidence may exist which quantifies how likely the outcomes are …

The present review examined the importance of trust when preparing for and during a
pandemic. The reviewed literature suggests that trust in health agencies positively …

We are all faced with uncertainty about the future, but we can get the measure of some
uncertainties in terms of probabilities. Probabilities are notoriously difficult to communicate …

Many doctors, patients, journalists, and politicians alike do not understand what health
statistics mean or draw wrong conclusions without noticing. Collective statistical illiteracy …

The US Department of Health and Human Services recently called for action on health
literacy. An important first step is defining the current state of the literature about …