The Radical Statistics Journal is published two to three times a year in sequential editions.

What we publish

We publish on a wide variety of topics, but the common threads are using statistics to challenge inequalities, expose how power operates in society, critique/interrogate official statistics, educate and empower the public, and promote statistical education.

Our authors come from a variety of backgrounds and include activists, campaigners, working statisticians and academics of all disciplines.

We are a group that developed in the UK, however we are delighted to receive submissions dealing with these topics from anywhere in the world.

Contributions to Radical Statistics

We invite people to make a range of contributions, which may include the following:

• Letters to the Editor (normally 500 words)
• A report back on a statistics conference or event (500-1000 words)
• Book reviews (normally 1500-2,000 words)
• Short summaries of campaigning activities using citizen data/open-source investigation methods (500-2000 words)
• A briefing note on official statistics (i.e. changes to definitions affecting the continuity of time-series) (500-2000 words)
• Detailed articles exploring data, methods and substantive topics (usually 4,000 and 5,000 words, up to a maximum of 8,000)

Style guide

Contributions should be sent to the editors, preferably via e-mail, including full contact details. Ideally use 1″ margins, Bookman Old Style 13 pt for text, 18 pt bold for subheadings, 18 pt italics for your name, and 24 pt bold for the title. Graphs, charts and diagrams in articles may appear in black & white in print versions but will be full colour online. The Harvard system should be used for referencing.

Book reviews

We invite book reviews related to the core themes of Radical Statistics of 2000 to 5000 words. Please contact us if you need assistance in obtaining a book which you would like to write a review.

Peer review and support for writing

All submissions will be read by an editor and a member of our review board, to ensure clarity and concision and offer constructive feedback.

We do not expect authors to follow a particular theoretical, methodological or political approach, and in some cases suggested amendments may be quite minimal.

We do however want to encourage more people to engage with statistics and data, so if you need any support with your analyses or writing up results, please do contact the editor and we will ask if a member of the review board is available to provide support.

Current Editors:

 Editors can be jointly reached at editors@radstats.org.uk

ISSN: 0268 6376

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