September 8, 2024
Philly Works from Home?
An analysis examining the paradox of Philadelphia's low office attendance rates despite moderate work-from-home percentages compared to other major metros.
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August 11, 2024
Lorde Said "Solar Power" And She Meant It
An analysis examining how data visualization can create false causal relationships, using examples from pop music and solar energy expansion to illustrate that correlation does not imply causation.
Read MoreJune 16, 2024
Eating Out Has Changed
An analysis of how the restaurant industry has diverged across major U.S. metro areas since the COVID-19 pandemic, using employment, wage, establishment, spending, and GDP data through 2023.
Read MoreMay 19, 2024
Nurses: In Demand, Well-Paid, and Burned Out
An analysis of the paradox in the nursing profession: strong employment growth and wages, but rising dissatisfaction and burnout rates that threaten workforce sustainability.
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The Wildest NBA Scoring Week
An analysis of unprecedented elite scoring performances in January 2024, examining why outlier scoring games have become increasingly common in the NBA.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
The 2023 San Diego Padres Broke My Brain
An analysis of how the 2023 San Diego Padres achieved a positive run differential but finished 82-80, missing the playoffs due to historically poor clutch performance.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2024
(Playoff) Wins are a (Hall of Fame) QB Stat
An analysis of quarterback playoff performance and its disproportionate impact on Hall of Fame selection, using Eli Manning and Philip Rivers as case study.
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Is The Modern Internet A Low Interest Rate Phenomenon?
An analysis of the best estimate of what Michael Scott's canonical engagement ring cost based on public earnings data.
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So How Much Did Michael Scott's Engagement Ring Really Cost?
An analysis of the best estimate of what Michael Scott's canonical engagement ring cost based on public earnings data.
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