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
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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