Alan Ayala, Ph.D.·Mar 12Hypothesis Testing: Proportions— Example in RIn this post, we propose a Statistical Hypothesis to analyze if samples behave in proportions (rates). We provide a compact and simple solution using the Chi-Squared distribution on a real-world example that can be extended to several applications, we also provide easy-to-run code in R. Problem: Netflix wants to do business…Proportionality3 min readProportionality3 min read
Snizhana Shevchenko·Nov 30, 2021O tempora, o mores!or intro to my article “Realization of proportionality in the criminalization of hate speech: Ukrainian perspective” I always was and would be a HUGE fan of art.8 of the European Convention on human rights. My obsession with researching human nature vs state restrictions stems from this article that guarantees the…Proportionality2 min readProportionality2 min read
Marc Snyderman·Feb 23, 2021How Can we Achieve Proportionality?I was listening to a podcast from James Fallows from The Atlantic this past week. He said that we need more “proportionality” in the media. He cited that there is a small group of people who think that COVID-19 is a hoax and won’t wear face masks, but it’s a…Proportionality2 min readProportionality2 min read
BrainQuake·Jul 11, 2020What is the big idea behind Tanks?Each of the three puzzles in the new BrainQuake app has some mathematical features different from the others, reflecting the different ways mathematics is used in the world. The Gears puzzle is all about optimization, almost certainly the single most common use of mathematics in today’s world. Gears is not…Proportionality3 min readProportionality3 min read
Richard Careaga·Jun 22, 2019Proportional responseApropos our recent escape from yet another mid-East war. A hostile power has destroyed an expensive military asset without loss of life. What to do as a proportionate response? The no-brainer is to destroy one of their expensive military assets without loss of life. How? Ground-based assets are manned, and…Proportionality1 min readProportionality1 min read
Ryan Beren idea blog·Mar 30, 2017A Pleasing Proportion In All ThingsThere is no perfect voting method, but there is a best method. Score Voting, also known as Range Voting, has by far the best claim to being the Voting Method That Really Ought To Be Used By Sensible People. …Proportionality5 min readProportionality5 min read
