Caption Contests
Each month a panel of educators will evaluate (blind) the submitted cartoon captions based on their edutainment value for teaching statistics. Entries are welcome from all who use or enjoy statistics, including: students, instructors, and professionals. See past entries and ongoing contests below!
"Even if his pie chart was a little ruff, his story made the data come alive"
Statistical Models — % off varies
License, registration, and proof of random selection please
Treating statistical significance as your only only guiding light can lead to backward conclusions
Suddenly, online surveys were looking a lot less risky
Much to the eagle's disappointment, the chicks favor the nested model
The rat race to publish is hindered by both missing and duplicate values.
August Cartoon (Accepting Submissions)
September Cartoon (Accepting Submissions)
- January 2026 - Even if his pie chart was a little ruff, his story made the data come alive
Winners: Eric Reyes, Erin Franke, Kelly Spoon, & Amber Doel - February 2026 -Statistical Models — % off varies
Winners: Victor Chongchua, Daryl Swartzentruber, & Louis Rocconi - March 2026 - License, registration, and proof of random selection please
Winners: Ethan Shade, Jacob Krol, & Jim Alloway - April 2026 - Treating statistical significance as your only only guiding light can lead to backward conclusions
Winners: Sara Colando, Jaiden Bock, & Noura Zayyad - May 2026 - Suddenly, online surveys were looking a lot less riskyWinners: Laila Poisson, Jennifer Boyd, & Louis Rocconi
- June 2026 - Much to the eagle's disappointment, the chicks favor the nested modelWinners: Erin Franke, Sarah Arpin, & Larry Lesser
- July 2026 - The rat race to publish is hindered by both missing and duplicate valuesWinners: Jim Alloway, Shannon Merino, & Victor Chongchua
- August 2026 - Accepting Submissions
- September 2026 - Accepting Submissions