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Bryan Caplan, David Henderson, and Arnold Kling

Statistical theory and methods

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December 15, 2011

How Food Stamps Increase Measured Poverty

Income Distribution
David Henderson
The leading story in the Monterey County Herald this morning is titled, "Nearly half in U.S. near poverty or low-income." It is Hope Yen's Associated Press item, and the leading two paragraphs are: Squeezed by rising living costs, a record... MORE

March 28, 2011

NCAA Outcomes: Margins and Randomness

Statistical theory and methods
David Henderson
The outcomes so far in the NCAA men's basketball games have surprised most people. The biggest surprise is Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) beating the mighty Kansas, President Obama's choice to win the whole thing. VCU's wins are surprising. But it,... MORE

December 10, 2008

An AP Stats Lecture

Statistical theory and methods
Arnold Kling
Because yesterday's hearing ran so late, I missed my AP stats class. Here is the way I would explain what went on to my students.... MORE

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