#statistics

[ follow ]
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

The Creepy Calculus of Measuring Death Risk

People often misjudge probabilities leading to irrational fears, such as overestimating plane travel danger while underestimating biking risks, revealing flawed perception of real hazards.
Mental health
#baseball
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
1 month ago

Yankees 8, Giants 4: Bombers plate five in the fifth in bounceback win

April leads to overreactions as baseball fans scrutinize early-season performances, making quick conclusions from limited data.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.espn.com
2 months ago

Fantasy baseball: Eric Karabell's bold predictions for AL teams - ESPN

Bold predictions for 2025 in baseball challenge conventional wisdom, urging confidence in individual skill and opportunities despite potential skepticism.
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
2 months ago

Yankees History: The odd hitting career of Bill Stafford

The designated hitter rule benefits offensive play, but historical pitcher hitting moments, like Bill Stafford's, provide intriguing insights into the game's quirks.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani is back on a 40/40 pace. But can Dodgers give him more RBI opportunities?

Shohei Ohtani is not a quick starter but still performs at an elite level early in the season, with room for improvement.
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
1 month ago

Yankees 8, Giants 4: Bombers plate five in the fifth in bounceback win

April leads to overreactions as baseball fans scrutinize early-season performances, making quick conclusions from limited data.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.espn.com
2 months ago

Fantasy baseball: Eric Karabell's bold predictions for AL teams - ESPN

Bold predictions for 2025 in baseball challenge conventional wisdom, urging confidence in individual skill and opportunities despite potential skepticism.
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
2 months ago

Yankees History: The odd hitting career of Bill Stafford

The designated hitter rule benefits offensive play, but historical pitcher hitting moments, like Bill Stafford's, provide intriguing insights into the game's quirks.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani is back on a 40/40 pace. But can Dodgers give him more RBI opportunities?

Shohei Ohtani is not a quick starter but still performs at an elite level early in the season, with room for improvement.
more#baseball
#mlb
more#mlb
#fantasy-baseball
more#fantasy-baseball
#ireland
more#ireland
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Millions more affected by domestic abuse - new survey

One-in-four adults in England and Wales have experienced domestic abuse since age 16, highlighting a significant rise in reported cases.
#data-analysis
more#data-analysis
#football
Liverpool FC
fromFox Sports
2 months ago

How PL freak went from huge flop to 'greatest season ever' - and $125m question that remains

Mohamed Salah is having an extraordinary season, nearing historic records in the Premier League.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'What he's done is amazing' - Isak reaches landmark to join elite list

Alexander Isak's performance solidifies his status as one of the top young strikers in the Premier League after reaching 50 goals.
Manchester United
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

West Ham: Aaron Wan-Bissaka the latest player thriving away from Manchester United chaos

Ange Postecoglou argues that the assist statistic is misleading and often fails to represent a player's true contribution to a goal.
Liverpool FC
fromFox Sports
2 months ago

How PL freak went from huge flop to 'greatest season ever' - and $125m question that remains

Mohamed Salah is having an extraordinary season, nearing historic records in the Premier League.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'What he's done is amazing' - Isak reaches landmark to join elite list

Alexander Isak's performance solidifies his status as one of the top young strikers in the Premier League after reaching 50 goals.
Manchester United
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

West Ham: Aaron Wan-Bissaka the latest player thriving away from Manchester United chaos

Ange Postecoglou argues that the assist statistic is misleading and often fails to represent a player's true contribution to a goal.
more#football
#travel
more#travel
#climate-change
more#climate-change
Growth hacking
fromNature
2 weeks ago

P hacking - Five ways it could happen to you

P hacking compromises scientific integrity by manipulating data for desired results, exacerbating the reproducibility crisis.
fromYahoo Sports
2 weeks ago

Baltimore Orioles Lend Hand to Kansas City Royals in Tying Record

The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals faced off Sunday, combining to hit 10 solo home runs, tying a Major League record.
Major League Baseball
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

How My $1.4 Million Earnings Stack Up Against My $600,000 Net Worth at 33 - Am I on the Right Track?

It's natural to be curious about how your finances compare to those of your peers, as well as the general public.
Retirement
#real-estate
more#real-estate
#basketball
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

The secret -- and not-so-secret -- stats that could sink NBA title contenders

The NBA playoffs expose team weaknesses that can hinder championship aspirations.
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

The secret -- and not-so-secret -- stats that could sink NBA title contenders

The NBA playoffs expose team weaknesses that can hinder championship aspirations.
more#basketball
fromNature
1 month ago

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

The authors argue that politicians often manipulate statistics to serve their purposes, steering public perception and policy outcomes without accountability.
UK politics
#education
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. and NYC high school graduation rates: Here's a closer look at the numbers

High school graduation rates in New York State remain steady at 86%, while New York City maintains a lower rate of 83%.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. and NYC high school graduation rates: Here's a closer look at the numbers

High school graduation rates in New York State remain steady at 86%, while New York City maintains a lower rate of 83%.
more#education
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My father's death saved my life': director Steve McQueen on grief, gratitude and living with cancer

Steve McQueen emphasizes the inevitability of prostate cancer due to family history and race, pushing for awareness despite its treatable nature.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Quiz! Can you name the holders of these FA Cup stats?

We want to know which club has the most FA Cup wins, the club with the most defeats in a final and the best run by a non-league team.
Manchester United
fromcontributor.insightmediagroup.io
1 month ago

Least Squares: Where Convenience Meets Optimality

The Least Squares approach is favored due to its computational convenience, as the square loss function enables easy differentiation and closed-form solutions for Linear Regression.
Data science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

What are the odds of picking a perfect NCAA bracket? - Harvard Gazette

Typically, you're talking about the perfect bracket of 64 games...the equation is 1 over 2 63, which is some astronomical number, it's in the quintillions.
Boston Bruins
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Eating Disorders Are on the Rise and It's Alarming

Eating disorders have surged during the pandemic, profoundly impacting emotional and physical well-being, highlighting the complexity of recovery.
Anorexia's severe physical consequences can include lasting damage such as tooth loss and osteoporosis.
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago

Kiss away the calories: 11 fun facts about kissing DW 04/02/2024

A normal kiss burns 6.4 calories per minute, while a passionate kiss can burn up to 20 calories per minute, even exceeding swimming's 12 calories burned.
Everyday cooking
#public-safety
more#public-safety
US politics
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Instead of lying with data, just delete it altogether

Current strategies involve removing data from public view, hindering accountability and understanding of governmental actions.
#immigration
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The facts on trump's misleading claims during Congress address as US presses ahead with tariffs

Trump's congressional address contained several misleading claims, particularly concerning immigration statistics and tariffs.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

An X-ray of the 14 million undocumented migrants in the US: More temporary permits, fewer Mexicans

There are approximately 13.7 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S., contradicting the exaggerated claims of 20 million from political figures.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The facts on trump's misleading claims during Congress address as US presses ahead with tariffs

Trump's congressional address contained several misleading claims, particularly concerning immigration statistics and tariffs.
more#immigration
#player-performance
Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Introducing the latest NBA metric -- and its early findings

ESPN's new Net Points metric offers deeper insights into player performances beyond traditional box scores.
Washington Redskins
fromHogs Haven
2 months ago

Where Did the Commanders' Running Backs Have the Most Success Running the Ball?

The Washington Commanders ranked highly in rushing stats but have significant challenges to address in their running game performance.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

The favorites for the NBA's top awards: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and All-NBA teams

Boston Celtics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Introducing the latest NBA metric -- and its early findings

ESPN's new Net Points metric offers deeper insights into player performances beyond traditional box scores.
Washington Redskins
fromHogs Haven
2 months ago

Where Did the Commanders' Running Backs Have the Most Success Running the Ball?

The Washington Commanders ranked highly in rushing stats but have significant challenges to address in their running game performance.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

The favorites for the NBA's top awards: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and All-NBA teams

more#player-performance
Remote teams
fromUSA TODAY
2 months ago

Only 6% of federal employees report to an office for work? Not true | Fact check

The claim that only 6% of federal employees work full-time in an office is false; 54% are on-site according to a recent report.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Unprovoked shark attacks fell worldwide in 2024

Unprovoked shark bites worldwide decreased to 47 in 2024.
The U.S. recorded the highest number of unprovoked bites, with Florida leading.
Shark-related fatalities also fell, demonstrating a trend of reduced incidents.
Safety recommendations for swimmers can minimize the risk of unprovoked attacks.
fromSherdog
3 months ago

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 251 'Cannonier vs. Rodrigues'

It took Edmen Shahbazyan 95 seconds to dismantle Dylan Budka, further lifting his standing in the UFC middleweight division.
Miscellaneous
[ Load more ]