It's almost Juneteenth! How many Americans are familiar with the history of Juneteenth? Does it influence whether people think it should be a federal holiday? How does this break down by race?
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Comparing Working Hours and Salary in OECD Countries
In different countries, workers might work different numbers of hours for the week. Where do people work the most? And does this correspond to higher pay? Why or why not? What trends do you notice? And who is missing from this data?
The Best European City for McDonald’s According to Google Maps Reviews
What's the best European City for McDonald's? David Abaev from Databar crunched some numbers for us...
Americans overestimate the size of minority groups – scatterplot edition
Americans overestimate the size of minority groups and overestimate the size of majority groups (scatterplot) graph from YouGov; slow reveal by Jenna Laib (@jennalaib) (Slide Deck includes notes and questions to elicit discourse) Type of Graph: scatterplot Source: Orth, Taylor. "From millionaires to Muslims, small subgroups of the population seem much larger to many Americans." YouGov: March… Continue reading Americans overestimate the size of minority groups – scatterplot edition
Americans overestimate the size of minority groups
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How Halloween Overtook the Day of the Day in Mexico
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Instances of the Words “Love” and “Hate” in the Billboard Top 100 (1960-2019)
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Hawaiian Native Bird Species: Hawaii has more endangered species than any other US State
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Where Tattoos are Most Popular
Where are tattoos popular internationally? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Fidget Spinner Search Popularity in 2017
Fidget toys were seemingly everywhere in 2017! What do google search trends reveal about their popularity? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
The Deadliest Weather: Fatalities Due to Extreme Weather in the US (2018)
What are the deadliest weather vents in the US? And why is 'wind' separate from 'hurricanes' and 'tornadoes'? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
In America, UFO Sightings Peak on July 4th
When do Americans report sighting UFOs? Are there are patterns? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Which data is most representative? Pie edition
How do we determine what pies are most popular across the US? Where would you go for the answer: google, twitter, instagram, or a survey? This slow reveal data representation -- colored maps -- shows different methods of collecting the data. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Population of the New England Colonies
How many people were living in New England between 1620 and 1750? How do the demographics break down by race? What can we deduce from the shifts in population? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Twitter’s Top Emojis Over the Course of 2020
What were the most popular emojis of 2020, and why did it change over the course of the year? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Minimum Salary in the WNBA vs NBA
How do salaries in the WNBA and NBA compare? Is it fair? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Gen Z: Social Engagement
How socially engaged is Gen Z? What percentage of them donate to charity? Participate in public demonstration or marches? And how is this data collected? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.