is Props to the liberal anticommunists of the 1930s-1950s By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:29:35 +0000 In the 1930s and 1940s, there were many prominent communist sympathizers: leading scientists such as J. B. S. Haldane and J. Robert Oppenheimer, powerful labor leaders, influential intellectuals, and various popular-front politicians, including at one period the vice-president of the … Continue reading → Full Article Political Science
is “Trivia question for you. I kept temperature records for 100 days one year in Boston, starting August 15th (day “0”). What would you guess is the correlation between day# and temp? r=???” By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:18:03 +0000 Shane Frederick writes: Trivia question for you. I kept temperature records for 100 days one year in Boston, starting August 15th (day “0”). What would you guess is the correlation between day# and temp? r=??? Shane sends me this kind … Continue reading → Full Article Miscellaneous Statistics Teaching
is Calibration is sometimes sufficient for trusting predictions. What does this tell us when human experts use model predictions? By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:21:44 +0000 This is Jessica. I got through a long string of deadlines and invited talks and now I’m back to thinking about calibration and decision-making. In a previous post I was wondering about the relationship between calibration and Bayesian use of … Continue reading → Full Article Decision Analysis Miscellaneous Science Miscellaneous Statistics Statistical Computing
is Violent science teacher makes ridiculously unsupported research claims, gets treated by legislatures/courts/media as expert on the effects of homeschooling By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:56:37 +0000 Paul Alper shares this horrifying news story by Laura Meckler: Brian Ray has spent the last three decades as one of the nation’s top evangelists for home schooling. As a researcher, he has published studies purporting to show that these … Continue reading → Full Article Causal Inference Sociology Teaching Zombies
is Should pollsters preregister their design, data collection, and analyses? By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:40:12 +0000 There are actually two questions here: 1. Should pollsters share all the information on their design, data collection, and analyses? 2. If yes on question 1 above, should this information be made public ahead of time, before the survey is … Continue reading → Full Article Miscellaneous Science Political Science Sociology
is Probabilistic numerics and the folk theorem of statistical computing By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:15:08 +0000 U.S. election day is tomorrow. So let’s talk about something else: 1. Encoding prior information using non-generative modeling I was talking with Hong Ge about the uses of non-generative models in probabilistic programming. An example I gave is the use … Continue reading → Full Article Bayesian Statistics Stan Statistical Computing
is What if the polls are right? (some scatterplots, and some comparisons to vote swings in past decades) By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:58:23 +0000 There’s a lot of talk about how the polls can go wrong. Fair enough—I wrote an article a few years ago on failure and success in political polling and election forecasting, and a few years before that, Julia Azari and … Continue reading → Full Article Political Science
is Fake data on the honeybee waggle dance, followed by the inevitable “It is important to note that the conclusions of our studies remain firm and sound.” By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:26:28 +0000 I hadn’t thought about bee dancing for a long time, when someone pointed me to this post by Laura Luebbert and Lior Pachter on a bit of data fraud in biology. Luebbert writes: Four years ago, during the first year … Continue reading → Full Article Miscellaneous Science Sociology Zombies
is Bad science as genre fiction: I think there’s a lot to be said for this analogy! By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:19:54 +0000 I came across this blog comment from a couple years ago saying that, whatever was going on in the head of Brian “Pizzagate” Wansink when he wrote up those papers with the fake data, in any case his papers papers … Continue reading → Full Article Literature Miscellaneous Science Zombies
is If you wanted to be a top tennis player in the late 1930s, there was a huge benefit to being a member of ____. Or to being named ____. By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:25:37 +0000 This post is by Phil. A couple of months ago, this blog had a discussion that was prompted by the fact that 2 of the top 5 female American tennis players are the children of billionaires. One, that could be … Continue reading → Full Article Sports sports tennis
is Polling by asking people about their neighbors: When does this work? Should people be doing more of it? And the connection to that French dude who bet on Trump By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:11:07 +0000 Several people pointed me to this news report on a successful bettor in an election prediction market: Not only did he see Donald Trump winning the presidency, he wagered that Trump would win the popular vote—an outcome that many political … Continue reading → Full Article Miscellaneous Statistics Political Science Sociology
is Meta-analysis with a single study By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:21:17 +0000 Erik van Zwet, Witold Więcek, and I write: Effect sizes typically vary among studies of the same intervention. In a random effects meta-analysis, this variation is explicitly taken into account. However, when we have only one study, the heterogeneity remains … Continue reading → Full Article Bayesian Statistics Multilevel Modeling Public Health
is Specification curve analysis and the multiverse By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:31:52 +0000 I just learned about this paper from 2020, Specification curve analysis, by Uri Simonsohn, Joseph Simmons, and Leif Nelson: Empirical results hinge on analytical decisions that are defensible, arbitrary and motivated. These decisions probably introduce bias (towards the narrative put … Continue reading → Full Article Miscellaneous Statistics Multilevel Modeling Sociology Zombies
is Time Is Up! By www.theusrus.de Published On :: Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:12:55 +0000 As there are still some blokes around who do not get how critical the Corona pandemic situation in Germany is, I want to boil it down to one number: >90 days left until all intensive care beds in whole of Germany are occupied.(as of April 26th, extrapolating the 7 day average growth rate results in […] Full Article Corona General
is A Mouthful of Praise By joniandfriends.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it’s ecstatic. The other night, after the lights went out, I tried to get to sleep but couldn’t. My prayer... Full Article Daily Devotional daily devotional devotional More Precious Than Silver Devotional
is Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners By joniandfriends.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 I was completely at a loss when, in 1980, I was asked to create a completely unique and original work of art for a Billy Graham... Full Article From Our Founder Joni's Artwork Joni's Posts
is Consolidation thesis – rawgraphs in the academy By densitydesign.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:20:12 +0000 RAWGraphs is used in many academic resources. In many of... more Full Article
is Visualizing genetic networks of Gustave Roud’s literary works By densitydesign.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:25:42 +0000 The project provides a visual representation of the creative process... more Full Article
is Alternative narratives for data activism and data literacy By densitydesign.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:01:55 +0000 This track investigates and explores ways to make visible the... more Full Article
is Research through Visualization in Literary Criticism By densitydesign.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:26:23 +0000 This thesis describes the results of a multi-year experience conducted... more Full Article
is GAFAM Empire. An exploration of acquisitions by big tech companies By densitydesign.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:49:22 +0000 Since the mid-1970s, the world has witnessed the rise and... more Full Article
is Responsive Design: What Is It & Why Is It Important? By www.elegantthemes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 After years of watching clients struggle with clunky, one-size-fits-all designs, we’ve learned that a great website needs to fit perfectly into any screen it meets, no matter how great the design is. Many see responsive design as a technical maze, but in this post, we’ll try to guide you through some of the challenges (and […] The post Responsive Design: What Is It & Why Is It Important? appeared first on Elegant Themes Blog. Full Article Design Product Guides design design tips Responsive Design web design
is New Starter Site for Financial Advisors (Quick Install) By www.elegantthemes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Divi empowers you to build the best websites possible, and now, Divi Quick Sites takes website creation to a whole new level. This revolutionary tool lets anyone, regardless of skill level, generate a complete website in under two minutes! Divi Quick Sites provides everything you need to launch your dream website instantly. You can choose […] The post New Starter Site for Financial Advisors (Quick Install) appeared first on Elegant Themes Blog. Full Article Divi Resources Divi freebie Divi Layout Pack Divi Starter Site divi theme builder pack
is WCB Reports Faster Resolution of Medical Billing Disputes By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said it has significantly reduced turnaround times in resolving billing disputes between health care providers and payers. The board said it has reduced the… Full Article
is Employer Liable for Comp Gets Dismissal of Worker's Civil Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to the dismissal of an injured worker’s civil claims against it after it was held liable for workers’ compensation… Full Article
is Court: Dispute Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Shouldn't Have Gone to WCB By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a dispute between former newspaper delivery persons and the successor-in-interest to the newspaper for alleged sexual abuse should not have been referred to… Full Article
is Carrier's Failure to Issue Disclaimer of Liability to Additional Insureds Can't Avoid Coverage By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier’s failure to issue notice of its disclaimer of liability to two additional insureds prevented it from relying on an exclusion to defeat demands… Full Article
is WCB to Require Electronic Submission of CMS-1500 Form By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said part of its ongoing modernization initiatives will require health care providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500… Full Article
is WCB Opens Registration for 2024 Conference By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board opened registration for its 2024 conference, set for Oct. 18 in Albany. Clarissa Rodriguez The full-day program will feature a state-of-the-system report from WCB Chair… Full Article
is Defendants Get Summary Dismissal of Suit Over Ladder Accident By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law case. Case: Acevedo-Espinosa v. RH 250 Sherman Avenue LLC, No. 2023-01248, 09/11/2024, published. Facts:… Full Article
is Labor Law Defendants Get Summary Dismissal of Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld summary judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law case involving a worker’s fall from the roof of a home undergoing renovations. Case: Argueta v… Full Article
is Employer of Allegedly Injured Worker Gets Dismissal of Third-Party Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a third-party suit against an allegedly injured worker’s employer should have been summarily dismissed. Case: Hernandez v. Opera Owners Inc., No. 32526/19, 09/24/2024, published. Facts:… Full Article
is Defendant Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Claims, Granting Cross-Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it and for its breach of contract cross-claim against… Full Article
is Triable Issues Preclude Summary Judgment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claims because there were triable issues as to whether his… Full Article
is Worker's Labor Law Claim Dismissed; Defendant's Indemnification Claim Revived By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim and revived a defendant’s third-party indemnification claim. Case: Pitang v. Beacon Broadway Co. LLC, No. 27350/17, 10/01/2024,… Full Article
is WCS Opens Registration for Training Session By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section is holding a basic orientation training session online on Aug. 1. The free educational program covers the basic work comp regulatory processes and a review of… Full Article
is WCS Posts Guidance on New Claims Administrator Law By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nevada Workers' Compensation Section posted a sheet of answers to frequently asked questions about new requirements for claims administrators. Lawmakers last year passed Senate Bill 274, which enacted a host… Full Article
is Worker's Choice of Pleading Removes Court's Jurisdiction Over Retaliation Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker pleaded his retaliation claims in such a way as to remove his case from the jurisdiction of the state… Full Article
is WCA Announces Judicial Appointment of Doug Christopherson By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration announced that Doug Christopherson was appointed as the agency's newest judge. Doug Christopherson Christopherson will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Leonard Padilla in… Full Article
is Court Upholds Denial of Caregiver's Request for Amended Complaint, Dismisses Claims By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld the denial of a caregiver’s request to amend her complaint as well as the dismissal of her claims against her alleged employers. Case:… Full Article
is Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Civil Claim From Ladder Accident By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Superior Court of New Jersey’s Appellate Division upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil claim for injuries he allegedly sustained on a construction project. Case: Gjana v. Daibes Enterprises… Full Article
is Worker Fails to Allege Viable Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court ruled that an injured worker failed to allege a viable claim of disability discrimination or workers’ compensation retaliation. Case: Wraith v. Wayfair Inc., No. 23-2400, 09/11/2024, unpublished. Facts:… Full Article
is Governor Signs Bill Allowing Commissioner to Adopt Criteria for Safety Program Discount By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill allowing the insurance commissioner to adopt criteria for employers to qualify for a workplace safety program that aims to provide lower workers’ compensation… Full Article
is New Law Expands Eligibility for Safety Program, Premium Discounts By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 More Delaware employers will be able to participate in the state’s Workplace Safety Program and earn premium discounts, under a new law. Senate Bill 306, enacted by Gov. John Carney in… Full Article
is Commissioner Announces 8.4% Loss Cost Decrease By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro on Wednesday announced that voluntary market loss costs will decrease by an average of 8.4% on Dec. 1. At the same time, the commissioner announced an… Full Article
is Dispute Over Worker's MMI Status Doesn't Allow Employer to Dodge Penalty By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that an employer was properly penalized for failing to make an indemnity payment to an injured worker because of a dispute over when and if… Full Article
is Court Revives Health Care Worker's Claim for Tuberculosis By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Hawaii Court of Appeals revived an injured health care worker’s untimely claim for her tuberculosis infection. Case: Weis v. Pali Momi Medical Center, No. CAAP-19-0000575, 06/04/2024, unpublished. Facts: Teresa L. Weis… Full Article
is Appeal Can't Be Rejected as Untimely Without Evidence of When Decision Was Mailed By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations cannot reject an appeal as untimely based on its “sent” date for a decision without direct evidence that… Full Article
is This Nomadic Eccentric Was the Most Prolific Mathematician in History By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:45:00 GMT The bizarre life and legacy of Paul Erdős, the most prolific mathematician ever Full Article Math Mathematics Culture
is Scientists Destroy Illusion That Coin Toss Flips Are 50–50 By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT Researchers go to great lengths to prove a tiny bias in coin flipping Full Article Advances Math Statistics
