#collection of data in statistics

[thetiniesthorse]

i need to practice/learn excel so i gathered data about phyuri on ao3, here are my graphs. as you can see there is a significant increase in f/f fanfiction under the phandom tag in this past year

my data collection methods were not super good because this was more about me using excel so take this with a grain of salt

heres my data if anyone wants it, i know its a bit off because the totals are both slightly more than the fic totals on ao3. i basically manually counted the fics, when i was doing the f/f i got a bit confused because of publication dates on fics that were updated more recently being between much older fics and i counted them by the date they showed. with the m/m i counted the page numbers and x20 so it is more imprecise and also is more by publication than finished date.

[tanadrin]

"the lunatic fringe on my opponents' side fundamentally taints their entire movement, which is therefore obviously morally bankrupt and should be ignored. the lunatic fringe on my side is an unrepresentative minority and anybody paying attention to them is a fool/bigot/liar." <- depressingly common pattern. you can't have it both ways!

[communistkenobi]

the tumblr press page says 48% of users are Gen Z, so aged 12-27. and this website says 40% Gen Z and 30% Millennial although idk how trustworthy that is. either way those are unfortunately useless categories for purposes of figuring out who is rent-paying age versus who just started highschool

[orcelito]

Working on my javascript for my web page. Turns out I have the perfect kind of setup to accomplish some of the project requirements, specifically with even handlers and user interactions

My website, conceptually, will load a different employee details page depending on what employee name is clicked on. But I need to load it dynamically (instead of hard-coding it) so that the user can add or delete employees & it'll be able to still load the relevant shit.

So! Only one employee details page, but depending on how it's loaded, it'll load a different employee's information. Still working on getting down Exactly how to do it (I'm thinking using URL parameters that'll read a different object depending on what ID is used)

It's entirely doable. In fact, it's probably extremely common to do in web pages. No one wants to hard-code information for every new object. Of course not. And thus the usefulness of dynamic javascript stuff.

I can do this. I can very much do this.

[kkpwnall]

one of these days i'm going to write an essay about spotify wrapped and identity, the perception of self vs how society at large (or in this case a mega corporation) perceives the individual and the narratives they push to reinforce that (daylist) but today i'm just trying to convince myself not to do my own count of listens for the next year

[domesticated-feral]

21

i have answered it here!

ofc stackson takes the cake with the most works. And some more additional info is that there's 21 pairings (romantic, platonic, familial, and other) that have only 1 uploaded work on my ao3.

3 of the pairings are ot3s. 9 are romantic/sexual. 8 are platonic/familial

there's probably a few more ships that probably show up in other fics with ships i've written for more than once but these fics have these pairings as centric to the story.

[ierbareta]

it’s crazy like actually insane that i can’t find historical demographic analyses of childlessness rates among women of any time period before the 1800s. that seems like it should be such a interesting illustrative statistic in and of itself but also as an indicator of broader social/economic/religious/political/environmental conditions. it’s a statistic that establishes something entirely distinct from what you get out of an average birth rate...

OK NVM post kind of cancelled i'm finding a couple articles. but nothing that's really what i'm looking for/what i'd be wanting answers to. w/e do i sound insane/is this already obvious

[mishapeep]

For thems that care: I recently started tracking who lays/day out of my flock. So here’s a glimpse at a hour, a day, a week, a month, and since I started tracking.

Some things to notice!

I’m missing about 5 days of data from May. Raspberry is 4 years old but lays like she’s 2. Red and Louis are 3. Purdy is the chicken who wandered in and decided she lives here now. I suspect she’s about 1. Pumpkin and Tufty are 2. Tufty has a damaged ovary and rarely lays. And obviously the rest won’t hit the charts until fall.

[https-furina]

MIKA POPPED OFF ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

MWAH KISSES YOU PERFECT BEAN

[arolesbianism]

Ok no one asked but I've been tempted to make Jackie and Olivia stalien designs since I've been working on some new icons for the eternal gales stalien kiddos and it's been making me also think abt how disastrous it would be if they were in the same stalien society that the main cast are from because dear god would they either die instantly or make things so much worse. Even if they did get lucky enough to be able to be remotely near a position to found a stalien version of gravitas, no way in hell they'd be able to get far enough to even begin their own morally corrupt downfall before one of the other big companies forcibly assimilated gravitas into their own corporations and do the same shit but way WAY worse. Even if Jackie Was in a position to eventually climb the ladder enough to get to a more ceo position shed probably end up painting a target on her back way before she could get there, as her and Olivia's whole infinite power research would be very much unwanted by most of the ceo elders. Oh and Olivia would be fucked even beyond that because she's a biologist lol so at best she's going to be forced to drop every last one of her morals and barely scrape by

[amereaardvark]

Hello everyone, I need some data for my Advanced Statistics class, so I am sending this survey out if you are interested. It only asks two questions, so this should be a quick fill.

[somatosensors]

its crazy how much the term 'ai' has wormed its way into peoples brains that any use of it is means for panic. 'ai voice' have we forgotten tts has existed for maybe 50 years.

[thabisonjoko]

Strengthening Travel Data Collection in Eswatini: Global Insights and Local Action from ITC Day 2 Training

Introduction

On April 9, 2025, the International Trade Centre (ITC) hosted the second day of its specialized training in Eswatini, focusing on strengthening the collection and integration of travel service data. The training, part of a broader initiative to foster trade integration in Africa, emphasized the importance of accurate travel statistics in compiling a country’s Balance of Payments (BoP) and making informed policy decisions.

Understanding the Complexity of Travel Data

Travel services stand out from other services in international trade because they involve direct interactions between travelers and service providers. Capturing this data accurately is a challenge for many developing countries due to high costs, technical complexities, and fragmented data sources.

The ITC highlighted multiple data collection methods, including:

Personal and Household Surveys

Enterprise and Establishment Surveys

International Transactions Reporting Systems (ITRS)

Administrative Records (e.g., immigration, health, and education)

Operational Data from payment cards and mobile networks

Best Practices from Around the World

Participants explored successful case studies such as Algeria’s detailed ITRS classification system, which includes over 20 specific travel transaction categories. Italy’s visitor survey methodology was also presented, offering detailed expenditure breakdowns and capturing valuable insights into tourist behavior. Spain and Germany demonstrated how integrating mobile data and credit card transactions can enhance the granularity of travel statistics.

Local Contributions and Presentations

Three key national institutions shared valuable insights during the workshop:

Central Bank of Eswatini �� Presented by Khetsiwe Dlamini-Maziya Highlighted legal frameworks, monthly travel service data from ITRS, and challenges such as misclassification. Emphasized cooperation with the Central Statistical Office (CSO) and the importance of seamless data sharing.

Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) – ETA Surveys & Stats Presentation Provided an overview of tourism-related surveys, including the Exit Survey, Day Visitor Survey, and Event Impact Surveys. These tools are central to measuring tourist behavior and destination performance.

Central Statistical Office (CSO) – Presented by Philile Mdluli Focused on hotel and accommodation statistics, data collection frequency, and challenges in working with tourism establishments. Noted issues like high staff turnover and lack of standardized data systems, proposing both short- and long-term digital solutions.

These presentations emphasized the critical role of local data collection and inter-agency cooperation in enhancing the quality and reliability of tourism statistics.

Challenges and Solutions

Key issues identified included the misclassification of travel expenses, timing mismatches between payment and service delivery, and low response rates in enterprise and household surveys.

Solutions discussed included:

Enhancing the granularity of ITRS codes

Leveraging mobile tracking and payment data

Improving survey designs and interviewer training

Strengthening confidentiality and legal frameworks

Encouraging inter-agency collaboration

Data Integration and Coordination

A strong focus was placed on integrating multiple data sources to avoid duplication and ensure completeness. The training encouraged structured cooperation between statistical offices, financial institutions, and telecom providers. Formal agreements and shared protocols were highlighted as essential tools.

Eswatini’s Path Forward

As Eswatini works to improve its travel data infrastructure, the ITC training provided practical tools and exposure to international best practices. The national presentations reinforced the country's existing strengths and pointed to opportunities for innovation in legal, technical, and operational areas.

Conclusion

Day 2 of the ITC training reinforced the critical role of accurate travel data in national statistics. Through better methodologies, inter-agency cooperation, and the integration of modern data technologies, Eswatini is well positioned to improve tourism intelligence and support sustainable growth in the sector.

[enyementv]

The Prime Minister has directed the Central Statistical Organization to enhance its role in data collection and development.

In a recent meeting held in Aden, Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak urged the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) to enhance its role in data collection and indicator production. He highlighted that effective planning and sound decision-making depend significantly on accurate statistical data. This initiative aims to provide essential information to Yemen’s partners and donors,…

[insightfultake]

India’s Tax Puzzle: Majority of ITR Filers in FY25 Paid No Tax

A significant chunk of taxpayers in India, nearly two-thirds, had no tax liability in the financial year 2024-25, according to government data. Out of approximately 84 million individuals who submitted their income tax returns by December 31, 2024, a staggering 55.8 million owed no tax. This highlights that only around one in three filers actually contributed to the tax pool, raising important questions about income distribution, exemptions, and the effectiveness of India's taxation policies.

[xenonreality]

Image credit goes to Credit: JAMA Neurology (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.2363

So, survivorship bias is involved too, but really it's more than that. There are ways to actually find patterns in our genes for these things. Same with the nurture aspect influence over time.

Which, as a species, we need to do. Just as a way, at the very least, to help our own individual selves, let alone prevent incredibly high risk individuals from being born.

2 prong approaches & a need for incredible oversight to make certain it doesn't go towards what Hitler would do.

How Tumblr Got Basics Of Math & Science Incorrect (factually in all ways)

So, survivorship bias is involved too, but really it's more than that. There are ways to actually find patterns in our genes for these things. Same with the nurture aspect influence over time.

Which, as a species, we need to do. Just as a way, at the very least, to help our own individual selves, let alone prevent incredibly high risk individuals from being born.

2 prong approaches & a need for incredible oversight to make certain it doesn't go towards what Hitler would do.