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
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)
Weighted Least Squares - Population and Technological Growth
Nonlinear Regression - Orlistat to Reduce Fat Absorption
Poisson Regression - NASCAR Crash Data (1975-1979)
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)
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
1-Way ANOVA - Innoculating Amoebae
Randomized Block Design - Caffeine and Endurance
2-Way ANOVA - Thalidomide and TB Status in Weight Gain in HIV-1 Patients
2-Way ANOVA - Lacrosse Helmets Analysis
2-Way ANOVA - Beauty and Judgment - Halo Effect
5-Way ANOVA - Potato Flavor Ratings
Nested 2-Factor ANOVA - Water Levels in Florida Swamps
Nested 2-Factor ANOVA - Comparison of 2 Shampoo Formulations on Combability
Unbalanced 2-Way ANOVA - Ethics Scores for Coast Guard Members
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
Analysis of Covariance - Comparison of Trout Head Lengths for 2 Lakes
Generalized Linear Mixed Model - English Premier League Goals - 2003
Probability and Probability Distributions
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