We are not at all reliant on statistical analysis of data to predict the future. (realclimate.org)
Over the course of your doctoral training, you need to become proficient in study design, the appropriate statistical analysis of your data, and interpreting the results. (sciencemag.org)
As ever, I leave discussions of climate science and other hyper - specific considerations (such as statistical analysis of data gathering) to those particular experts. (gelbspanfiles.com)