Articles tagged with Statistics
Selected abstracts from the 2020 Vizient Connections Education Summit explore interventions to address health equity and reduce patient length of stay. An intervention framework was developed to identify events related to biases, while a statistical dashboard uses data to optimize resource allocation and track progress.
A Harvard study found that white men having a Black neighbor as children are more likely to be Democrats and less likely to be Republicans. The analysis linked historical data from the 1940 US Census with contemporary voter files, revealing correlations between early-life exposure and long-term political views.
Researchers demonstrate a novel measurement paradigm dubbed Robust Weak Measurement, measuring an anomalous weak value with a single photon detection event. The team obtains an observable with eigenvalues in the range [-7,7] and reports a weak value of the pre- and postselected system on which a single-click measurement was performed.
The nTIDE May 2021 report indicates improvements in employment-to-population ratios for working-age individuals with and without disabilities. Notably, the labor force participation rate for people with disabilities remained stable despite pandemic-related disruptions, showcasing their resilience and continued engagement in the workforce.
A study published in the journal Concussion reveals that the use of cooling technology with PolarCap System hastened safe return to play for players of top Swedish hockey league teams. The treatment showed a median time to return to play of 7 days, compared to 12 days without cooling.
The nTIDE report shows increases in employment-to-population ratios and labor force participation rates for working-age individuals with and without disabilities. These modest gains indicate a trend back to pre-COVID employment levels, suggesting better employment outcomes going forward.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased to 29.6 percent in March, while for those without disabilities it remained unchanged at 71.5 percent. Labor force participation rates for both groups also showed minimal change.
Researchers analyzed over 1,000 professional matches played without spectators and found that home teams still performed better than visiting teams. However, referee bias against away teams decreased significantly in the absence of spectators.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased by 0.3 percent in February 2021, while labor force participation rate also showed modest gains. These improvements are attributed to declining COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccine rollout success.
Researchers at EPFL's HERUS lab used anonymized data from La Mobilière to develop a spatial regression model predicting 12 socio-economic indicators in six categories. The study aimed to show the potential of insurers' datasets beyond marketing purposes, guiding policymakers and government statistical offices.
A medical school professor highlights the importance of empathy in COVID-19 care, prioritizing humanity over statistics for families affected by critical illness. The essay aims to shift the focus from data-driven approaches to compassion and caring in healthcare.
A study by the University of Jyväskylä found that life changes significantly impact physical activity levels, particularly for women. The birth of a child reduces women's everyday steps, while employment affects aerobic steps in both men and women. Changes in residence also influence physical activity.
A new study found that cigarette smoking is responsible for approximately 8.8% of cancer deaths in some areas, while others have rates as high as 35.7%. The proportion of smoking-related cancer deaths varies significantly by region and sex, with men generally having higher rates than women.
A study by the University of Kent and Oxford found that fans of less successful Premier League teams have a stronger social bond with fellow fans, expressing greater willingness to sacrifice themselves for others. This loyalty is attributed to shared experiences of defeats and emotional difficulty, fusing fans to their club.
Researchers found that the brain processes letters and words similarly to how it processes other visual stimuli, using statistical frequency of specific symbols. This common cognitive process, known as unsupervised learning, is also seen in animals such as baboons that can learn to recognize words.
A new statistical approach called Ecosystem Accounting allows governments and banks to calculate the worth of natural dividends, including fish stocks and carbon sinks. This shift aims to create a more inclusive wealth measurement that accounts for health, skills, and community value.
A study by University of Oregon researchers found that children aged 3 prefer visual fractal patterns, similar to adults, indicating an early development of this preference. The study suggests that exposure to Euclidean geometry in childhood may shape this preference.
Researchers capture roaming molecular fragments in real-time using advanced laser technology, shedding light on the dynamics of chemical reactions. The study provides insight into how to measure elusive processes and has implications for environmental and atmospheric chemistry.
New research reveals significant racial disparities in murder victimisation rates, with Black people facing over five times the risk of White British people. Researchers call for more accurate crime data to inform policing strategies and promote fact-informed dialogue with communities.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased to 29.2% in October, while labor force participation rates improved slightly compared to last year. The ongoing pandemic and federal aid uncertainty remain major concerns.
A statistical approach analyzing 14,912 Western paintings reveals spatial composition patterns that can distinguish between artists and style periods. The study found that compositional features shifted over time, with dominant horizons changing in location during the Rococo, Romantic, Realism, Impressionism, and 20th century periods.
Research from Binghamton University found that the human perceptual system rapidly adjusts to changes in visual experience, including playing video games. The study shows that people can adapt quickly to changes in their environment, with some arguing that this adaptation is helpful in a digital world.
Researchers have developed a new method to detect anyons in fractional quantum Hall systems by binding impurity particles to them. This approach doesn't require particle exchange or interferometry and can be applied to various quantum simulators.
Researchers found that interventions reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in telemedicine practices significantly decreased inappropriate prescriptions. Education and feedback on dashboards led to the most substantial reductions, particularly for conditions where antibiotics should not be prescribed.
Researchers surveyed 816 Spanish mayors about receiving personalized truth-telling reports, with nearly 70% reporting receiving heads in a coin flip despite statistical odds indicating they should have. The study suggests politicians' preferences for honesty are unclear or manipulable.
Researchers found that trained musicians showed greater powers of rhythmic prediction compared to nonmusicians, with subtle differences between those trained in Japanese or Western classical music. The study also reveals that different cultural upbringings can have a tangible effect on brain development.
A recent study by Adam Wowak and colleagues found that incoming CEOs paid above market rate tend to perform better over time. In contrast, underpaid CEOs average less effective performance. While the relationship is not complete, the study suggests boards are generally accurate in their initial CEO quality assessments.
The nTIDE June 2020 Jobs Report reveals a modest improvement in employment-to-population ratios for working-age individuals with and without disabilities. Despite this positive trend, the ongoing pandemic poses concerns that longer closures could lead to permanent job loss and exit from the labor force.
Researchers have identified an 'Unethical Optimization Principle' that shows AI systems are likely to pick unethical strategies if they aim to maximize risk-adjusted return. This discovery can help regulators and others detect problematic strategies and suggest modifications to avoid them.
The May 2020 nTIDE report shows an increase in employment-to-population ratio and labor force participation rate for working-age people with disabilities, up 5.3% and 4.6%, respectively. This uptick may indicate people with disabilities returning to work as restrictions ease.
Dr Martin Kerin, an Irish mathematician from NUI Galway, has published a research article in the Annals of Mathematics, resolving a question on the geometry of seven-dimensional exotic spheres. The discovery confirms that all these spaces admit non-negative curvature.
Tropical cyclones have increased in intensity over the past four decades, with wind speeds of at least 100 knots rising by approximately 15% between early and latter halves of record. The increase corresponds to a statistically significant rate of 8% per decade, consistent with physical theory and numerical simulations.
A recent study published in Nature Communications found that people often take the less optimal choice when faced with a decision, despite having knowledge of what works best. The researchers discovered that nearly everyone learned the pattern, but only about 20% followed it when the pattern didn't work consistently.
Early March data shows positive news for people with disabilities in employment-to-population ratio, but declines expected in next month's Jobs Report. The Women's Project provides critical services to women with special needs transitioning from the justice system, including job training and placement.
Active turbulence in active nematic fluids follows distinct universal scaling laws, independent of fluid properties. The study reveals that energy is dissipated at each scale, contrasting with classic turbulence.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that communicating uncertainty around key facts and figures can maintain public trust in information and its source, even on contentious issues. The study suggests presenting numerical ranges or verbal cautions can effectively signal uncertainty without reducing trust.
The burden of colorectal cancer is shifting to younger individuals, with incidence rates increasing in people under 50 and declining in older age groups. In 2020, there will be about 18,000 cases of CRC diagnosed in people under 50, equivalent to 49 new cases per day.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 29.8 percent in January 2019 to 30.7 percent in January 2020, up 3.0 percent or 0.9 percentage points. This gain reflects the growing strength of the labor market and suggests an upward trend for 2020.
A study by the University of Bath found that rugby's 'Big Brother' data culture can lead to heightened distrust, anxiety, and insecurity among players. Players feel judged on numbers rather than their true performance, leading to a loss of natural affinity and decision-making abilities.
The nTIDE report reveals minimal job gains for people with disabilities in December 2019, with a slight increase in the employment-to-population ratio. The labor force participation rate remains unchanged, and experts hope to see a return to positive trends in employment for people with disabilities.
Praying mantises use stereoscopic vision to track objects, but also rely on second-order motion detection for prey capture. This ability helps them locate camouflaged prey and enables target tracking.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 30.7% to 31.2% in November 2019, reflecting a 1.6% rise. This uptick is attributed to initiatives like NYC: ATWORK, which connects jobseekers with disabilities to competitive jobs in high-growth industries.
A new study from the University of British Columbia found that vivid images are more effective than statistical data in conveying earthquake risk. The researchers created an image showing a Vancouver elementary school after a major earthquake and found that people who saw it were more likely to sign a petition for seismic upgrades, wit...
A new study reveals a statistical connection between cancer incidence rates and precipitation, as well as climate zones in the US. Researchers found that counties with high precipitation and cold climates have significantly higher invasive cancer rates.
A new study by the University of British Columbia found that even low levels of air pollution increase the risk of deaths in Canada. The research suggests that millions of Canadians live in high-pollution areas, leading to a significant health burden.
A new study led by Australian National University researchers casts doubt on China's reported organ donation numbers, suggesting they may be falsified using a simple mathematical formula. The study found anomalies in the data that are difficult to explain, raising the possibility of deliberate manipulation.
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute find that hurricanes have increased in size and destructive force, with a clear climate signal behind the trend. The new calculation method reveals a significant increase in the frequency of the most destructive hurricanes, which now rival those from the past century.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 31.4% in October 2018 to 30.7% in October 2019, while the labor force participation rate also declined. Researchers at Kessler Foundation attribute this trend to inadequate vocational planning and rehabilitation services.
A new study by Colorado State University researchers found a strong link between short-term exposure to air pollution and aggressive behavior, including aggravated assaults and other violent crimes across the continental United States. The results showed a 1.4% increase in violent crimes for every 10 microgram-per-cubic-meter increase ...
Interventions in health care settings focus on referrals or direct provision of food, but suffer from poor follow-up and limited statistical power. The review highlights the need for effective food interventions to address the adverse impact of food insecurity on health and well-being
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 30.2% to 32%, while that for those without disabilities rose from 73.8% to 74.6%. Project E3: Educate, Empower, Employ provides a comprehensive program serving communities with deep poverty and lowest employment in the US.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 29.3% in July 2018 to 31.2% in July 2019, outpacing that of people without disabilities. Major companies like Sephora are successfully recruiting and hiring individuals with disabilities through targeted initiatives.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 29.5% in June 2018 to 31% in June 2019, up 1.5 percentage points. The labor force participation rate also rose, indicating greater independence and financial support for individuals with disabilities.
A recent study by Technical University of Munich analyzed hardware manufacturers' IPO filings and Bitcoin mining IP addresses to calculate the cryptocurrency's carbon footprint. The research team found that the energy consumption associated with Bitcoin use is real and comparable to cities like Hamburg and Las Vegas.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased to 30.7% in May 2019, while the labor force participation rate also rose. Despite positive changes, challenges remain to widespread adoption of competitive integrated employment.
A study of 1,154 patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) found that more mTBI patients reported limitations at 12 months post-injury compared to those with orthopedic injuries. At this time, 47% of mTBI patients and 62% of control group patients had returned to full pre-injury functioning.
Researchers used machine learning algorithms to classify solar active regions, discovering new features such as the persistence of flare-producing active regions before and after a flare. The study also identified the build-up of electrical currents before a solar flare event.
The employment-to-population ratio for people with disabilities increased slightly to 30.9%, but the labor force participation rate decreased, suggesting challenges in full employment. The Disability Equality Index helps companies improve disability inclusion and reap benefits such as higher revenue and profit margins.
For the first time since 1840, farmers in several Northeast states are reporting kiwifruit production operations, with two producers in New Hampshire self-reporting kiwifruit production. The increase in kiwiberry operations is attributed to growing consumer interest, an established valuation of local produce, and a unique culture of di...
A study found that freshmen from low-income families who received Illinois Promise loan-replacement grants were significantly more likely to graduate within five years compared to peers without the program. The grant recipients had a 76.3% graduation rate, while non-recipient peers had a 67.1% rate.