Marianne’s Measures
Marianne Huebner, Michigan State University, responds to David Hand’s recent “Hand Writing” column about data quality, which appeared in the January/February 2026 issue. She stresses the importance of Initial Data Analysis (IDA):
David Hand makes an excellent case for the crucial role of data quality––an aspect that too often…
Marianne Huebner, our newest contributing editor, is Professor of Statistics and Probability, Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology, and Director of the Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT), at Michigan State University. She is also a competitive weightlifter, lifting in national and international championships. She seized a chance to combine these…