Monthly Archives: September 2008

Pollster, my addiction

Election day is only six weeks away. I grew dependent on Pollster.com during the primaries. Now I have a full-blown addiction. I like Pollster because it’s run by professional survey researchers who pay attention to sampling error, nonresponse bias, and … Continue reading

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Spatial analysis of math proficiency in third grade

Is student proficiency in a school district related to proficiency levels in neighboring districts? I’m continuing my foray into spatial methods by analyzing spatial dependency among standardized test scores at the school district level in Minnesota. If the influence of … Continue reading

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My Old Kentucky Home

Here are some pictures from my visit to Kentucky in August. Shaker Village Sorghum Family reunion Rest in peace, Granny

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