Statistics and uncertainty · on the desk since 2026-03
Nandini Rege
Error budgets, sample design, the corrections log
Metrologist. Wrote uncertainty budgets for an industrial calibration house for seven years, which is a job that consists almost entirely of telling people their number has fewer significant figures than they think.
Decides how many samples a run needs before it starts, sets what counts as agreement, and is the sole editor of the corrections log. MSc in statistics.
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None disclosed. Does not participate in commercial discussions of any kind on behalf of the desk.
Conflicts statements are updated with a date rather than rewritten. Roster last changed 2026-08-10.
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Step counts from nine wear positions, worn simultaneously, against a mechanical hand tally
What has actually been measured about calorie-app accuracy, and by whom?
How accurate is wrist heart rate compared with an ECG chest strap?
How accurate is the body fat percentage on a smart scale?
How accurate are step counters? Phone, watch and pedometer against a hand tally
What are the best calorie counting apps of 2026, and which one is most accurate?
How accurate is photo calorie tracking on restaurant and shared plates?
Why do two labs get different accuracy numbers for the same calorie app?
Which home blood pressure monitor is accurate, and does cuff size matter more than the device?
Which sleep tracker is most accurate, and can any of them measure sleep stages?