Don’t Cut and Paste Numbers: The Story of the Exeter Police Annual Reports
Far be it from me to throw the first stone. I can get sloppy sometimes, so I’ve learned to make sure someone who is NOT ME checks my work before… Read More
The Power of Partnership: Measuring Interorganizational Collaboration for Elderly Care
In a world where the health and social needs of the elderly continue to grow, the need for effective collaboration between healthcare and social service organizations is more crucial than… Read More
The Cost of Funding: Analyzing the Burden of Proposal Writing in Energy Research
In his article, “Can’t We Do Better? A cost-benefit analysis of proposal writing in a competitive funding environment,” Gerald Schweiger delves into the world of third-party funding in Austria’s energy… Read More
Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Data: Enhancing Evaluation Practices
Thematic analysis is a popular method in qualitative research, focusing on identifying data patterns or themes. This approach is particularly useful in diverse fields such as psychology, sociology, and market… Read More
The Power of Data in Public Health: A Dive into “Data for Equity”
Public health relies heavily on data, the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health. But what happens when this data, crucial for making informed decisions, is… Read More
Understanding Little’s Test of Missing Completely at Random
Data analysts and statisticians often face the challenge of missing data in their datasets. It’s crucial to understand the nature of this missing data to ensure the accuracy and integrity… Read More
Understanding the “State of Open Data 2023”
The State of Open Data 2023 report, a comprehensive survey by Springer Nature, is a landmark publication in understanding open data’s progress. Over eight years, open data has evolved from… Read More
Community Health Worker Salaries in the US
For one of our projects, I was doing research on community health workers. I pulled this data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What I find super notable about this… Read More
Quantitative Evaluation in Implementation Research: A Guide to Enhancing Healthcare Delivery
In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, understanding and implementing effective strategies is crucial for improving patient outcomes and healthcare systems. A fascinating article, “Quantitative approaches for the evaluation of… Read More
Unlocking Insights with Regression Discontinuity: A Simple Guide
Have you ever wondered how researchers decide if a new program is effective? How do they know if the program is causing the improvement and not something else? This is… Read More
Unraveling ARIMA: The Statistical Key to Predicting the Future
Have you ever wondered how experts predict everything from stock market trends to next year’s fashion? One secret lies in a statistical superhero named ARIMA. This method may sound like… Read More
Understanding the Current State of Kindergarten Vaccination Coverage in the U.S.
In recent years, public health professionals have closely monitored vaccination trends among school-aged children, especially kindergartners. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light… Read More
