What would Florence Nightingale make of big data? | BBC Ideas

A brief history of Florence Nightingale and her significance - not just for healthcare, but for statistics. This animation with statistician David Spiegelhalter explores Florence Nightingale’s story - why Florence Nightingale (aka “the lady with the lamp“) is important, what she is famous for, and how she was also one of the early pioneers of statistics. Made by The Moment Check out what some other thinkers from the past may make of our world today: Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉 Visit our website to see all of our videos: And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: #bbcideas #medicine