Why it matters in the Letby case
Visually striking rota charts can carry inferential weight beyond their content. Statistical critique focuses on how the Letby chart was constructed and presented.
May 2026: Thirlwall Inquiry report delayed to at least September 2026 · six-baby inquests relisted to 2027 · CCRC review active · Shoo Lee Panel: no medical evidence of deliberate harm.
Statistical explainer
A rota chart shows nurse presence by shift. Reading it carefully requires knowing how the event set was defined, whether comparator nurses are shown on the same axis, and what shift volume each nurse worked.
Visually striking rota charts can carry inferential weight beyond their content. Statistical critique focuses on how the Letby chart was constructed and presented.
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