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Session 1 - Simpson's Paradox with Educational Expenditure Data

The Paper is Here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://jse.amstat.org/v22n1/mickel.pdf The Data is Here: https://github.com/sientifiko/simpson_paradox/blob/master/paradox_data.csv https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson%27s_paradox Abstract In this article, we present a data set and case study exercise that can be used by educators toteach a range of statistical concepts including Simpson’s paradox. The data set and casestudy are based on a real-life scenario where there was a claim of discrimination based onethnicity. The exercise highlights the importance of performing rigorous statistical analysis andhow data interpretations can accurately inform or misguide decision makers. Additional Exercise:Replicate Table 4 of the Paper using KNIME Node 1EducationalExpenditure DataNode 2EthnicityEthnicity: Post Filter Node 32 + Filter Exercise Node 36 + Pivot ExcerciseCSV Reader Linear RegressionLearner Value Counter Value Counter Filter - keeponly W/H Group Analyses The Paper is Here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://jse.amstat.org/v22n1/mickel.pdf The Data is Here: https://github.com/sientifiko/simpson_paradox/blob/master/paradox_data.csv https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson%27s_paradox Abstract In this article, we present a data set and case study exercise that can be used by educators toteach a range of statistical concepts including Simpson’s paradox. The data set and casestudy are based on a real-life scenario where there was a claim of discrimination based onethnicity. The exercise highlights the importance of performing rigorous statistical analysis andhow data interpretations can accurately inform or misguide decision makers. Additional Exercise:Replicate Table 4 of the Paper using KNIME Node 1EducationalExpenditure DataNode 2EthnicityEthnicity: Post Filter Node 32 + Filter Exercise Node 36 + Pivot ExcerciseCSV Reader Linear RegressionLearner Value Counter Value Counter Filter - keeponly W/H Group Analyses

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