Case Studies


Introductory Statistics

Descriptive Stats - Movie Reviews, Business Profits, Rainfall

Sampling Distribution of Mean and CLT - Philadelphia Rainfall 1/1825-12/1869

Normal Distribution and Correlation - PGA/LPGA Drive Distance and Accuracy - 2008 Seasons


Regression Models

Simple Linear Regression - Bus Company Cost Function

Simple Linear Regression - NFL Point Spreads and Actual Scores

Simple Linear Regression - Violations of Assumptions - Simulated Data

Simple Linear Regression - Autocorrelated Errors - U.S. Wine Consumption and Population 1934-2002

Linear Regression - NFL Point Predictions and Actual Scores - 2007

Weighted Least Squares - Cholesterol Drug Study with Unequal Subjects per Dose

Multiple Linear Regression - Estimating Elasticities - U.S. Sugar Price and Demand 1896-1914

Multiple Linear Regression - Regional Differences in Mortgage Rates

Multiple Linear Regression - Immigrant Skills and Wages (1909)

Intrinsically Linear Regression - Cobb-Douglas Production Function

Multiple Linear Regression - Television Station Prices (Model Building & Diagnostics)

Multiple Linear Regression - Efficiency of Muscle Work  (Diagnostics)

Multiple Linear Regression - Texas January High Temperatures  (Complete/Reduced Models)

Multiple Linear Regression - General Linear Tests/Constrained Estimation - Cobb-Douglas Production Function

Weighted Least Squares - Population and Technological Growth

Estimated Weighted Least Squares - Profits and Market Structure for High Advertising Firms

Nonlinear Regression - Orlistat to Reduce Fat Absorption

Poisson Regression - NASCAR Crash Data (1975-1979)

Poisson Regression with Rates - Traffic Accidents in Finland on Friday the 13th versus Other Fridays by Gender (1971-1997)

Logistic Regression - NFL Field Goal Attempts (2003)

Logistic Regression - Pre-Challenger Field-Joint O-Ring Failures and Temperature

Negative Binomial Regression - NASCAR Lead Changes (1975-1979)

Multivariate Regression - Monthly British Butter Prices (1930-1936)

Trigonometric Regression - Tampa Bay Monthly Hotel Revenues

Systems of Regression Equations Firm Investment, Value, and Capital - 10 Firms (1935-1954)

Response Surface Model - Top Qualifying Speed by Track Dimensions @ NASCAR Tracks



Categorical Data Analysis


Chi-Squared Test and 1-Way ANOVA - Comparing 4 Diet Plans

Loglinear Models - Donner Party Survival

Relative Risks & Odds Ratios - John Snow's Cholera Investigations


ANOVA and Mixed Models

Comparing 2 Means - Unequal Variances - Art Course Effects on Reading Development

1-Way ANOVA - Innoculating Amoebae


1-Way ANOVA with Numeric Factor - Dose Response

1-Way ANOVA Matrix Approach with Various Constraints - Sexual Side Effects of 4 Antidepressants

1-Way ANOVA and Multiple Comparison Methods - Comfort Ratings for 13 Fabric Types

Randomized Block Design - Caffeine and Endurance

Latin Square Design - Tea Variety and Price Valuation

Balanced Incomplete Block Design - Car Price Quotes to 8 Interviewers by 28 Dealers

2-Way ANOVA - Thalidomide and TB Status in Weight Gain in HIV-1 Patients

2-Way ANOVA - One degree of Freedom for Non-additivity - Business Indices by 8 Sources over 18 years

2-Way ANOVA - Lacrosse Helmets Analysis

2-Way ANOVA - Beauty and Judgment - Halo Effect

5-Way ANOVA - Potato Flavor Ratings

Unbalanced 2-Way ANOVA - Ethics Scores for Coast Guard Members

Fractional Factorial Design - Controlling Shrinkage in Wool Fabrics, 7 Treatments in 8 Runs

Nested 2-Factor ANOVA - Water Levels in Florida Swamps

Nested 2-Factor ANOVA - Comparison of 2 Shampoo Formulations on Combability

Repeated Measures ANOVA - Rogaine for Women's Hair Growth

Split-Plot ANOVA - LPGA Golf Scores

Split-Plot ANOVA -Wool Shrinkage by Treatment and Dry Cycle Revolutions

Multivariate ANOVA - Potato Ratings by Cooking Type

Crossed / Nested ANOVA - Moistness of Tree Branch Cuts

Hasse Diagrams for Crossed/Nested ANOVA - Pro Bowling Scores 2006-2007 Season

Analysis of Covariance - Comparison of Trout Head Lengths for 2 Lakes

Crossover Design in Modified Latin Square - 4 Irrigation Methods for water Usage and Corn Yield

Generalized Linear Mixed Model - English Premier League Goals - 2003

Meta-Analysis - Ford/Chevy Finishing Positions in NASCAR Races 1993-2000


Survival Analysis

Kaplan-Meier Estimation and Log-Rank Test for Ventilated and Control Flies

Spatial Data Analysis

Autocorrelation Analysis of Federal Land Values and Corn/Crop Data for Iowa Counties - 1926


Probability and Probability Distributions / Hypothesis Testing

Bayes' Rule - OJ Simpson, Gettysburg, Craps

Normal Distribution - U.S. County Vote for Bush - 2004

Bivariate Normal Distribution - Heredity and Heights (Francis Galton)

Poisson Distribution - English Premier League Soccer Scores 2006/7 Season

Estimating Parameters of the Gumbel Distribution for Extreme Values - Rhone River Discharge Data (1826-1936)

Bayesian Updating of a Probability of Success - Yankees/Red Sox 2004

Likelihood Ratio, Wald, and Lagrange Multiplier Tests - European Premier League Goals 2004 Season