CHANCE is published quarterly. The magazine is designed for anyone who has an interest in using data to advance science, education, and society. CHANCE is a non-technical magazine highlighting applications that demonstrate sound statistical practice. CHANCE represents a cultural record of an evolving field, intended to entertain as well as inform.
Since its creation in 1988, CHANCE has covered such topics as the 1990 census adjustment and the redesigned population survey, sports, the environment, DNA evidence in the courts, a variety of medical issues—even how to win on “Jeopardy.” CHANCE offers a unique opportunity to reach beyond statistics professionals to a more general audience.
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Peer Review Policy
All submitted manuscripts, with the exception of column articles, are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and if found suitable for further consideration, will be peer-reviewed by independent and anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single anonymized and submission is online via https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ucha
Publishing Ethics Statement
The Magazine adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) and utilizes Similarity Check via Crossref for all publications. More information on ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/.
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ASA Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
The leadership of the American Statistical Association commits to strengthening our professional community by making it more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive. We affirm that our mission, Promote the Practice and Profession of Statistics, can be realized only by fully embracing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all of our operations. Individuals embody many traits, so the leadership will work with the members of ASA to create and sustain responsive, flourishing, and safe environments that support individual needs, stimulate intellectual growth, and promote professional advancement for all. We commit to these objectives:
- Learn from our members and others how to identify and overcome systemic racism and hindering biases of any kind
- Critically reappraise and improve the effectiveness of our JEDI efforts
- Identify and develop resources for individuals and organizations in our professional community to enable growth and appreciation for cultural humility
- Share openly our diversity and inclusion efforts and the solutions we have implemented
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