Joy Leahy

Statistician at the NCPE. Views are my own.

[Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science @cwstat]

🌟From physio to statistician: functional data analysis with application in sports🌟 by @NormaBargary, jointly organised by @statsyss @RoyalStatSoc & @Young_Stats_ISA
#IDWSDS #IDWSDS2022

[YSS @statsyss]

🕵‍♀️We've cracked the codes and our Secret Statistician event is now open for registration
🤫 Our secret statisticians have slipped up and given us clues: 🌎👶💷
⏰️ 11th October, 12:00-13:30
🔍 Registration and further intel 👉 https://t.co/JUyLZRvCoS

[YSS @statsyss]

We've organised 𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘴 of sessions and an early career statisticians day or this year's @RSSAnnualConf

We'll be adding to the thread below over the next couple of weeks to let you know about what's in store! 👇

[YSS @statsyss]

⚡️ We're hosting a hybrid rapid-fire event showcasing the work of early career statisticians with @RSSLeedsBrad on 29th June

🖊️ Sign up here 👉 https://t.co/z6O6B39Jdn

[YSS @statsyss]

Wanting to enter a submission for the @signmagazine competition but unsure how to approach it?

We are running a webinar to provide advice on article composition to help beat the competition!

This Thursday 15th April (12:30-13:00 BST)

Register here: https://t.co/sbsxs5nLcx

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

@higginsdavidw Ireland seems to be doing relatively well with the vaccination roll out. It would be a shame if a couple of sensationalized stories undermined the work done. Perfection is the enemy of the good and all that!

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

@higginsdavidw Main issue here: will someone try to get the extra dose out in future? If you're not definite that it will go to the highest priority person then is it easier to just get the recommended doses and throw the rest in the bin? You've done you're job and haven't broken any protocol.

[YSS @statsyss]

⏰It's the final countdown for the @RoyalStatSoc #MathsWeekEngland Primary School Chart Competition🌟

🔗https://t.co/f3UI6iS9Hq

👇Quick look at a few of more of our favourite entries

Starting with these awesome charts from 🧸Elizabeth (8) and 🎹Jane (11)

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

How will COVID-19 affect Health Technology Assessment? Our article in Value in Health discusses potential difficulties arising in the HTA process and makes some recommendations to Applicants submitting to the NCPE. #HTA #Covid_19

[NCPE @INFO_NCPE]

COVID-19 has brought complications and uncertainty to all aspects of our life. Our new article explores potential difficulties arising in the HTA process and some recommendations for Applicants. @Joy_OfStats @leatl4 @lauraontweets @TrinityMed1 #COVID19
https://t.co/g0xUIzdbrk

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

Brilliant experience speaking at #RSS2020Conf 😀 Congratulations to @mar1a_ib on a great presentation and article. Can't wait to see it in @signmagazine

[YSS @statsyss]

Now our @Joy_OfStats statistician at Ireland's National Centre of Pharmacoeconomics and statistical ambassador @RoyalStatSoc is giving some tips on stats communication to a general audience:
▶️Avoid jargon
▶️Choose a topic you're passionate about

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

I think @Independent_ie may have forgotten a not in this headline!

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

Can't wait to do my first virtual conference presentation! 😀💻

[Royal Statistical Society International Conference @RSSAnnualConf]

'Statistical Excellence Award for Early Career Writing 2020' organised by Brian Tarran for @signmagazine & @statsyss with presentations from Maria Ibrahim (clinical research fellow, NHS Blood and Transplant) and @Joy_OfStats #RSS2020Conf

[YSS @statsyss]

#RSS2020Conf includes 3 great #CommunicatingAndTeachingStatistics sessions🤩:
▶️Active learning for undergraduate statisticians- Mon. 7, 11:10 - 12:30
▶️Statistics, communication & impact-Tues. 8, 11:10 - 12:30
▶️Statistics in the workplace-Thurs. 10, 14:30 - 15:50
#RSScountdown

[YSS @statsyss]

On #RSScountdown #FlorenceFriday we’d like to read your reasons to attend #RSS2020Conf 😍for the chance to win one of our #Nightingale2020 badges😍You've got ▶️till tomorrow at 10 am BST◀️when we'll choose the winner via random number generation.
24 days to go to @RSSAnnualConf!

[YSS @statsyss]

#RSScountdown Wednesdays are for #WomenInStats starting with Prof. @KerrieMengersen @QUT who will be giving the Campion (President's Invited) Lecture @RSSAnnualConf
Amongst many other accolades, Prof. Mengersen was the first woman to receive the @StatSocAus Pitman Medal in 2016.

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

Really sensible article. Decision makers shouldn't be blamed if they realise they need to change path. We should all be encouraged to learn from and share our mistakes.

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

Full text of my statement can be found here: https://t.co/MTjhjTi97m

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

Delighted to see my comment being used by @DailyMailUK.

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

'It is unlikely that one study alone will be strong enough evidence to state definitively that watching less than exactly two hours of TV a day will minimise health risks.' Our stats ambassador @Joy_OfStats comments on this latest study
https://t.co/nfHtyaOdon #statsliteracy

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

@SaraHaboubi1 @roinnslainte @hpscireland You are correct that some people included in the figures may have died from something else anyway. But it is important as a country to keep track of all COVID deaths as accurately as possible. For example how would we identify which 637 people to exclude?

[Joy Leahy @Joy_OfStats]

@SaraHaboubi1 @roinnslainte @hpscireland These are the official deaths due to COVID. The 637 figure refers to less overall deaths then we would expect in this period. For example, less people may have died in traffic accidents due to less cars on the roads. Also must remember that the 637 is an estimate.