“I have a very short attention span, but statistics <i>never</i> bores me”

Abstract After 22 years, esteemed US statistician James J. Cochran – “Jim” to his countless friends – has stepped down as vice-chair of the Significance editorial board. The board's chair, Timandra Harkness, interviews him about his wide-ranging career, research interests and thoughts on the future of statistics publishing

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Timandra Harkness

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Royal Statistical Society (GB)

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Journal: Significance
Published: 2026-02-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jrssig/qmag013
Primary Topic: Statistics Education and Methodologies
Type: article
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“I have a very short attention span, but statistics never bores me”

Timandra Harkness

Feb 13, 2026

Significance

Statistics Education and Methodologies

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“I have a very short attention span, but statistics never bores me”

Timandra Harkness

February 13, 2026article en

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SignificanceVol. 23(2)

Royal Statistical Society (GB)

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Statistics Education and Methodologies

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“I have a very short attention span, but statistics <i>never</i> bores me” — Timandra Harkness · Significance (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS