...and his attempt to create a data driven culture in government and I remembered a story about the value of recognizing the absence of certain data in analysis and what those blank spots can tell us about success or failure. - Michael SmithAbraham Wald, a name unfamiliar to many, left an indelible mark on history through his statistical genius during World War II...
At the time, the U.S. Army Air Corps faced a critical issue: American bombers were sustaining heavy losses over Europe...
Adding armor could protect them, but armor was heavy, reducing speed and range.
To optimize protection, the military collected data on bullet and shrapnel damage from returning planes, hoping to identify where to reinforce...
- Enter Abraham Wald and his revolutionary insight...
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