MLB walkup songs
Just to illustrate the point from the previous post, I started playing around with this really small dataset that I found on Kaggle about MLB player walkup songs. Looks like… Read More
Feature Engineering vs. Exploratory Factor Analysis
Wading through the vast universe of data science, I often find myself stumbling upon terms or methodologies that, at first glance, seem to blend into one another. Just today, I… Read More
Empowering Small Businesses Growth with Data Analysis
Evaluation and data analysis isn’t just for non-profits. In today’s competitive business landscape, small businesses need every advantage to thrive and stay ahead. Data analysis can level the playing field…. Read More
Another look at supershoes: The Marathon
In a recent post, I delved into the remarkable impact of Supershoes on the performance of athletes in the men’s 5000 meters race. The findings were nothing short of astonishing…. Read More
Innovating Speed: Advantages of Supershoes in Men’s 5000m
Supershoes, also called super spikes or super running shoes, represent a new era of technologically advanced athletic footwear tailored explicitly for track and field events. These innovative shoes introduce various… Read More
Revisiting the Past with Retrospective Pretests
Updated November 16, 2023 In research design, we often use diverse methods to draw inferences, better understand our population of interest, and effectively address our research questions. When measuring change… Read More
The Tale of Homoscedasticity and Heteroscedasticity: Unveiling the Mystery of Variability
When I was a younger graduate student, I learned the greatest word in statistics —Homoscedasticity. So let’s dive in to talk about homoscedasticity, heteroscedasticity, and why it matters even when… Read More
The Advantages of Being Data-Informed Over Data-Driven
Across all sectors, data has undoubtedly become king. As organizations navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the demand for data has grown exponentially. We often hear buzzwords like “data-driven decision-making,” while… Read More
Exploring Anscombe’s Quartet
Data analysis is at the heart of decision-making, and community practitioners strive to harness the power of information to improve their communities. However, relying solely on summary statistics can sometimes… Read More
