Objectives:
To gain an understanding of common statistical concepts such as: risks, odds, P values, confidence intervals, and sample size.

Description:
This workshop involves working in small groups and rotating around the room to undertake a range of activities. On each table we will place tasters of statistical concepts in easy-to-swallow, bite-sized pieces.

Activities on the menu include:
- “Chef’s Speciality Sparks Media Mayhem”: explore the use of risks and odds, and how to express the meaning of the numbers in words.
- "Pea-value Platter”: interpret the results of studies by exploring the meaning of P values.
- “Peppé’s losing the L’Abbé Plot”: conduct a mini experiment and see the influence of sample size on study results.
- “Sampling Sweets with Confidence”: explore the concept of confidence intervals and how this influences decision-making.

It's all fun and games as Peppé (that's the café owner) is losing the plot, his chef is playing up again, and the Chef's Special has sparked a media mayhem. But all Peppé really wants to know is - what sweets should he buy?