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Margin of Error: Don’t just preserve the long-form census. Set its data free
I suspect you already know why I think scrapping the long-form census is a terrible idea. Good data is good for society. Done right, statistical research keeps us all honest, forcing us to interact with the world as it actually is, … Continue reading
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Margin of Error: Why charter schools may not be as good as you think
The charter school movement is enjoying something of a renaissance in the United States. Charter schools—which receive public funding but are privately run, thus removing some features of normal public schools, notably established teachers’ unions—are one of President Obama’s priorities. … Continue reading
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Margin of Error: How much is a university degree really worth?
Welcome to Margin of Error. Each month, I will be picking apart some number or statistical problem in the news or on my mind. I will draw on my own modest knowledge of econometrics — the statistics of economics, lately … Continue reading
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