Reproduction Number

What is the R number?

The UK government has started publishing an interval estimate of R. This is also known as the reproduction number.

The article looks at the definition of the reproduction number. I also discuss estimation methods.

What is the reproduction number?

The reproduction number is the average number of direct infections from one case. This is over the whole time whilst people are infectious.

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This blog looks at the use of statistics in Britain and beyond. It is written by RSS Statistical Ambassador and Chartered Statistician @anthonybmasters.

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Reproduction Number

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What is the reproduction number?

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