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Recent Blog Posts

  1. Eavesdropping on what employees think of their leadership.
    Case Study

    Eavesdropping on Employees’ Feedback of Leadership

    Join Gary, a statistician turned fly, as he eavesdrops on employees at TopLine Statistics, uncovering their honest opinions about leadership. From frustrations with buzzwords to praise for effective managers, this humorous exploration reveals the true impact of leadership on workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

    October 1, 2024

  2. Organizing football statistics on the computer
    Sports

    Organizing Football Statistics: The Role of Sports Statisticians

    This is how Sports Statisticians organize data so that anyone can search a database with specific filters in place. This works for any head-to-head competition sport.

    September 24, 2024

  3. The problem with job titles ending with 'tician'.
    Stat Chat

    The Problem with ‘-Tician’ Job Titles

    Have you ever noticed that some job titles end with “-tician”? This suffix comes from Latin, where it was used to form nouns that denote someone with expertise or specialization in a particular field.

    September 16, 2024

  4. Red dices for showing how law of large numbers simplify statistics.
    Vegas

    How Las Vegas and the Law of Large Numbers Simplify Statistics

    Welcome to TopLineStatistics.com! Las Vegas is my favorite city, and I enjoy using it to explain statistical concepts. Today, we’ll explore the Law of Large Numbers (LLN) and how it ensures fairness in craps, a popular game in Vegas. Let’s dive into how LLN makes outcomes predictable over many rolls.

    September 9, 2024

  5. Case Study

    Restaurant Recipes with Design of Experiments

    Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a restaurant manager looking to streamline your menu, understanding how to use DOE can transform your kitchen operations. Let’s dive into how DOE can enhance your recipe development process, ensure cost-effectiveness, and predict future sales.

    September 4, 2024

  6. A large crowd of protesters
    Stat Tips

    Media Headlines on Protesters vs. Statistical Reality

    You’ve probably seen headlines like “Thousands of Protesters Take to the Streets!” It certainly sounds more impactful. But here’s the catch: without proper context, these rounded numbers can be misleading. Click on this blog for details.

    August 23, 2024

  7. A Statistician for Slot Machines
    Case Study

    How Casinos Use Statisticians to Optimize Slot Machines

    How could a Statistician help casinos increase playing time on slot machines? I’ll explore how a Statistician would use Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize playing time on slot machines.

    August 19, 2024

  8. Case Study

    Optimizing a Lotion Formula with Design of Experiment

    In this blog, we’ll look at how a Cosmetic Formulator used a Design of Experiment (DOE) for optimizing an existing lotion formula, leading to better quality and market appeal. We’ll also discuss how Topline Statistics LLC can help other companies with similar challenges.

    August 15, 2024