Are win streaks on Jeopardy becoming more common?
A recent unprecedented run of winning streaks on Jeopardy has led some to wonder whether something about the show or the contestants has changed. But is there anything in the data to suggest that this is an actual trend? Looking at data from all 38 seasons points to the recent run of streaks more likely being an outlier than part of a trend.
An analysis of Reddit’s r/place
When are waits lowest at Disney World?
Using data on posted wait times at Magic Kingdom in Disney World spanning about five years, I looked for seasonal patterns in average wait times. While there is considerable variability, there are clear patterns that you can take advantage of if you are flexible with your visit plans.
Can you save money at Union Hospital by not using insurance?
Due to a new federal law, hospitals must publish their price lists. The price list for Union Hospital in Terre Haute shows what many other price lists from hospitals around the country do – that insurers’ negotiated prices sometimes don’t make sense.
Three police offers have died in Terre Haute in the last 10 years. Is that a lot?
A THPD detective was shot and killed this week, making it the third officer death in Terre Haute, Indiana in the past 10 years. I compared officer death counts to find out if this is a large number given Terre Haute’s relatively small size.
Teaching research methods using formr
In the Spring 2021 term, I taught a research methods course in which students learned to build online studies using formr. I explain what worked, what didn’t, and why I recommend using formr to others.