Popular Articles on Probability/Statistics

This section of the site is dedicated to articles which demonstrate or explain a particular topic within probability theory or statistics.  These are generally written for a broad audience, and assume little or no specialized knowledge.

Stephen Jay Gould, "The Median Isn't The Message"

Stephen Jay Gould, "Hot Hands" (excerpted from "The Streak of Streaks")

Stephen Jay Gould, "The Streak of Streaks (complete version)

Thomas C. Hanks and C. Allin Cornell, "Seismic Hazard: A Beginner's Guide"  (PDF)