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Simpson's Paradox: A Data Set and Discrimination Case Study Exercise
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Simpson's Paradox: A Data Set and Discrimination Case Study Exercise

Stanley A Taylor and Amy E Mickel
Journal of statistics education, Vol.22(1)
03/01/2014
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12741/rep:5106

Abstract

Outliers Simpson's paradox Bivariate analysis Weighted average Univariate analysis Specific variation
In this article, we present a data set and case study exercise that can be used by educators to teach a range of statistical concepts including Simpson's paradox. The data set and case study are based on a real-life scenario where there was a claim of discrimination based on ethnicity. The exercise highlights the importance of performing rigorous statistical analysis and how data interpretations can accurately inform or misguide decision makers.
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10691898.2014.11889697View
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