What is multiple regression? When is it used? How is it computed? This article expounds on these questions. Multiple regression is a commonly used statistical tool that has a range of applications. It is most useful in making predictions of the behavior of a dependent variable using a set of related factors or independent variables. … Read more
Climate change spared not indigenous people’s lives as these stories reveal. Read on to find out how they tried to adapt to the brunt of climate change. Shift in Weather Condition Affects Upland Agriculture The indigenous people of Palawan Island like the Palaw’ans observed that there was a sudden shift in weather condition that influenced … Read more
When not designed properly, data obtained using the survey method is next to useless. Find out why. While a lot of information can be gained from surveys as it is easy to get large samples using the method, results should be taken with caution because of its inherent weaknesses. This is the reason data analysts … Read more
The US Government recommendations for better health arise from research findings. A systematic review of literature helps form guidelines on diet and exercise that the public can adopt for better health. Learn the recommendations. I just finished a free online course titled Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health offered through Coursera.org by the University of Pittsburgh. … Read more
Many people view oil spills as grossly disadvantageous to everyone. In reality, there are benefits gained by some sectors from disasters like this. Read and find out how could this be so. There was a lot of concern about wasted lives and property due to the collision of a cargo vessel and a passenger ferry … Read more