Sat.Jun 29, 2019

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Statistics 101 – Multivariate Regression and Interpreting Regression Results (Part 3 of 3)

Tom Spencer

Simple linear regression is an important tool for understanding relationships between quantitative data, but it has its limitations. One obvious deficiency is the constraint of having only one independent variable, limiting models to one factor, such as the effect of the systematic risk of a stock on its expected returns. Real relationships are often much more complex, with multiple factors.

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Leave stones unturned

Seth Godin Blog

If it’s the wrong stone, walk away. Infinity is a trap. The frenzied search for more is a distraction and a place to hide, all in one. Pick the right stones and cherish them as you turn them over. That’s enough.

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Health Economics Part III – Organ Donations

Tom Spencer

I’ve mostly looked at demand driven components of health economics in previous articles. Now though, I will look at an aspect of health economics that flips the equation on its head. Organ donation has a fairly steadily increasing rate of demand, but the rate of organ donations has not risen in tandem. Therefore, there is a chronic shortage of human organs to be used for transplantation.

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