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# Minitab Blog | Statistics in the News
Tips and Techniques to Make Your Best Data-Driven Decisions
### Top Posts
### Top Posts - Statistics in the News
[Better Together: Pairing Online and In-Person Learning is Key to Developing Critical Analytical Skills](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/better-together-pairing-online-and-in-person-learning-is-key-to-developing-critical-analytical-skills?hsLang=en)
[Against the Odds: Honoring Women in Math and Statistics](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/honoring-women-in-math-and-statistics?hsLang=en)
[Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough: Demystifying CBD Oil Potency with Statistical Methodology](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/demystifying-cbd-oil-potency-with-statistical-methodology?hsLang=en)
[Using Predictive Analytics to Help Seniors Maintain Their Independence](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/using-predictive-analytics-to-help-seniors-maintain-their-independence?hsLang=en)
[Better Together: Pairing E-learning and Instructor-led Training is Key to Successful Data Analysis Education](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/better-together-pairing-e-learning-with-in-person-training?hsLang=en)
## [Better Together: Pairing Online and In-Person Learning is Key to Developing Critical Analytical Skills](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/better-together-pairing-online-and-in-person-learning-is-key-to-developing-critical-analytical-skills?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 5 Minute Read
Explore how pairing in-person with online learning opportunities can help individuals and organizations develop critical skills, in a win-win approach.
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/better-together-pairing-online-and-in-person-learning-is-key-to-developing-critical-analytical-skills?hsLang=en)
## [Against the Odds: Honoring Women in Math and Statistics](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/honoring-women-in-math-and-statistics?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 5 Minute Read
Every March in the US is Women's History Month. This year, we're honoring women who were resilient, influential and prevailed in the face of adversity.
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/honoring-women-in-math-and-statistics?hsLang=en)
## [Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough: Demystifying CBD Oil Potency with Statistical Methodology](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/demystifying-cbd-oil-potency-with-statistical-methodology?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 3 Minute Read
Learn how to ensure consistent CBD oil levels in products and control quality using Minitab Statistical Software!
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/demystifying-cbd-oil-potency-with-statistical-methodology?hsLang=en)
## [Using Predictive Analytics to Help Seniors Maintain Their Independence](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/using-predictive-analytics-to-help-seniors-maintain-their-independence?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 3 Minute Read
Predictive analytics is helping to advance assessments healthcare workers use to observe the elderly, and potentially detect and treat conditions earlier.
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/using-predictive-analytics-to-help-seniors-maintain-their-independence?hsLang=en)
## [Better Together: Pairing E-learning and Instructor-led Training is Key to Successful Data Analysis Education](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/better-together-pairing-e-learning-with-in-person-training?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 3 Minute Read
Learn how programs combining face-to-face training with online educational and digital opportunities for interaction can help individuals & organizations.
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/better-together-pairing-e-learning-with-in-person-training?hsLang=en)
## [Besides Traditional Designs, Definitive Screening Designs can help Process & Product Optimization](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/bruno-scibilia/definitive-screening-designs-for-products-and-processes-optimization?hsLang=en)
[Design of Experiments - DOE](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/design-of-experiments-doe) | 7 Minute Read
Optimize your products and processes with Definitive Screening Designs (DSDs). Learn how to use DSDs in Minitab Statistical Software.
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/bruno-scibilia/definitive-screening-designs-for-products-and-processes-optimization?hsLang=en)
## [Vive la France! World Cup Bar Chart and Pie Charts Show Where Reader Loyalty Lies by Country and Industry](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/vive-la-france-world-cup-reader-poll-results-by-pie-chart?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 2 Minute Read
The World Cup has finally concluded with France becoming champion for the second time. Previously we polled The Minitab Blog readers on who they thought would win. Now, it’s time to look at the results and see how many of our readers have the ability of Nostradamus (Did I mention he’s French?).
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/vive-la-france-world-cup-reader-poll-results-by-pie-chart?hsLang=en)
## [Predicting World Cup 2018 with Ordinal Logistic Regression](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/predicting-world-cup-2018-with-ordinal-logistic-regression?hsLang=en)
[Statistics in the News](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/tag/statistics-in-the-news) | 7 Minute Read
According to a recent BBC article, England has 4% chance to win the World Cup 2018. I make some predictions using Minitab after gathering data from past World Cup winners. Will this all make a difference? Let’s find out!
[Read It Now!](https://blog.minitab.com/en/blog/predicting-world-cup-2018-with-ordinal-logistic-regression?hsLang=en)
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