How to Correctly Estimate the Weight of an Ox
Sir Francis Galton (born 1828) was posed with the exact same challenge when a county fair came to town. He and all the other fair attendees were given the opportunity to win a prize by correctly estimating the weight of an ox.
Mathematics, Game Theory and Expert Models
Game Theory is a field of mathematics that attempts to create tools to help people make better decisions. But what does making better decisions mean? In some cases the answer is quite simple.
The 80/20 Rule – Does the Pareto Principle Hold True in Cosmetic Exposure?
In cosmetic exposure, let’s explore if the majority (80%) of product exposure to a population is caused by a minority (20%) of products. To tell whether this 80/20 rule holds true we will need to calculate the aggregate exposure of cosmetic products to the population.
Monte Carlo or Bust?
This technique of running many simulations is known as the Monte Carlo method, a category of modelling techniques that has and is gaining currency in many different areas, particularly with increases in computational capability.
How a statistical technique developed by Guinness in 1900 is used across the world today
Around the start of 1900s Arthur Guinness Son & Co. set out to hire the best scientists to analyse data concerned with aspects of their brewing process.
Risk Ranking of Food Safety Hazards
Risk ranking is a technique that can be used to identify the most significant risks, thereby prioritising them in a given situation to enable efficient and effective management decision making.
Types of Exposure in personal care and cosmetics
Studying different types of exposure such as from which route we are exposed, or chronic exposure, allows us to examine a range of scenarios.
Modelling the effects of climate change on food safety
Creme Global took part in the the Kick-off meeting for new EU Horizon 2020 project – PROTECT.
Sequencing techniques can shape the future of food safety
From a consumer health perspective, it’s vital that we can be sure the foods we eat are safe and are not going to make us ill. Microbial testing is one of the core components of QC in a food production environment to ensure there are no harmful bugs are slipping through into the final product.
