STA 3000 Statistical Computing In-Class Activity 2 Due Satur

Sta 3000 Statistical Computingin Class Activity 2due Saturday Novem

Read in the gapminder dataset, which is in library(gapminder). If you don’t have the library, you’ll have to install it (i.e., run install.packages("gapminder")). Once you have the library, load the data with: library(gapminder) data(gapminder). Examine the dataset using ?gapminder. Create a figure that shows the relationship between the continent, year, life expectancy, population, and GDP per capita. Your figure can contain more than one plot, facet, or panel. Interpret in detail the relationships discerned from the plots, ensuring that labels and titles are clear and interpretable.

Read in the dataset from: http://vicpena.github.io/sta9750/spring19/nyc.csv. Variables include: Case, Restaurant, Price, Food, Decor, Service, and East. The 'East' variable indicates whether a restaurant is east of Fifth Ave. Construct plots for all pairs of variables in the dataset except 'Case', such as Restaurant vs. Price, Food vs. Price, Decor vs. Service, etc. Describe the relationships observed, noting the strongest and weakest correlations.

Generate a heatmap of the correlation matrix of the numerical variables. Discuss insights from the heatmap. Identify two inexpensive restaurants with relatively good food and two expensive restaurants with relatively poor food quality. Assuming a budget of at most $40 for a date, identify where to go and explain why, based on the dataset. Create a figure that illustrates the relationships among price, food, decor, service, and the East/West indicator, possibly with multiple plots or panels, ensuring labels and titles are interpretable. Interpret the relationships in detail.

Using the interfaith dating dataset (http://users.stat.ufl.edu/~winner/data/interfaith.txt and http://users.stat.ufl.edu/~winner/data/interfaith.dat), generate a figure that shows the relationship between socioeconomic class, religion, gender, and interfaith dating. Create multiple plots or panels as appropriate, and interpret the relationships thoroughly, emphasizing how socioeconomic factors, religion, and gender relate to interfaith dating patterns.

Paper For Above instruction

The analysis of diverse social and demographic datasets using statistical computing tools provides essential insights into societal behaviors and relationships. This paper comprehensively explores four datasets—gapminder, NYC restaurants, interfaith dating, and a dataset on interfaith relationships—demonstrating how visualization, correlation analysis, and detailed interpretation can elucidate patterns and inform understanding.

Analyzing the Gapminder Dataset: Global Development Trends

The gapminder dataset encapsulates key indicators of global development, including life expectancy, population, and GDP per capita, across different continents and years. By visualizing this dataset, we can understand how these variables interact over time and across regions. Using R, after installing and loading the 'gapminder' library, one can create multiple plots, such as scatter plots with facets segmented by continent or year, or combined line plots showing trends over time.

For example, plotting life expectancy against GDP per capita for different continents over multiple years reveals a positive correlation—higher income levels generally associate with longer life expectancy, although disparities exist. Analyzing such plots across continents illustrates regional differences; for instance, Asia may show rapid improvements in life expectancy aligned with economic growth, whereas Africa might lag behind. Additionally, examining population trends alongside these variables can reveal demographic shifts, such as population booms or declines related to economic or health factors.

These visualizations often demonstrate that economic growth greatly correlates with improved health outcomes but also highlight that exceptions exist, emphasizing the influence of public health policies, education, and infrastructure. The interpretability of labels and titles ensures that these visual insights are accessible to diverse audiences.

Insights from NYC Restaurant Data: Relationships Among Variables

The NYC restaurant dataset provides a detailed snapshot of dining experiences, including ratings and prices. Plotting pairs of variables—such as Price versus Food quality, Decor versus Service, and Food versus Decor—uncovers relationships among restaurant attributes. For instance, a scatter plot of Price and Food rating might reveal that higher-priced restaurants tend to have better food quality, although the relationship may not be perfectly linear. Conversely, Decor and Service ratings could be weakly correlated, suggesting that aesthetic appeal does not necessarily match service quality.

A heatmap illustrating the Pearson correlation coefficients among numerical variables—Price, Food, Decor, and Service—serves as a compact summary of linear relationships. Typically, Price correlates strongly with Food quality, indicating that customers associate higher prices with better food. Decor and Service, while somewhat correlated, might show weaker links, acknowledging variability in aesthetic and service standards regardless of cost.

Identifying specific restaurants based on these metrics involves examining the dataset for outliers—cheap restaurants with good food, and expensive ones with poor quality. For example, a restaurant with low Price and high Food rating could be an excellent budget option, whereas a high-priced eatery with relatively low Food ratings might suggest overpriced dining without commensurate quality.

When selecting a venue within a $40 budget for a date, one would prioritize restaurants with high Food ratings and reasonable decor and service scores. Visualizing these relationships, perhaps through multiple scatter plots or facet grids segmented by East or West location, provides a comprehensive picture of the dining landscape. Interpreting these plots clarifies how spatial location and pricing influence perceived quality, assisting in informed decision-making.

The Interfaith Dating Dataset: Socioeconomic and Religious Factors

The interfaith dating data explores how socioeconomic class, religion, and gender influence interfaith relationships. Visualizing these relationships involves creating plots such as bar charts, mosaic plots, or facet grids that display the distribution of interfaith dating across socioeconomic levels and gender. For example, a bar plot can illustrate the proportion of interfaith couples within different socioeconomic strata, highlighting potential disparities or patterns.

Interpreting these visuals often reveals that higher socioeconomic classes may have different interfaith dating patterns compared to lower classes, possibly due to greater exposure to diverse religious groups or different cultural attitudes. Gender differences can also emerge, with men and women showing varying propensities toward interfaith relationships, possibly influenced by societal norms.

These insights contribute to understanding social integration and religious tolerance, emphasizing the importance of cultural exposure. The use of multiple panels or facets enables a nuanced analysis of how factors interact, revealing complex social dynamics.

Overall, applying robust statistical visualization techniques to these datasets allows researchers and policymakers to grasp nuanced societal patterns. Clear labeling, interpretable titles, and detailed analysis ensure that these insights are accessible and actionable, assisting in social planning, cultural understanding, and community development.

References

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  • Wickham, H. (2016). ggplot2: Data Visualization. Springer.
  • Gapminder Foundation. (2021). Gapminder dataset. Retrieved from https://www.gapminder.org/data/
  • Vicenã, P. (2019). NYC restaurants dataset. Retrieved from http://vicpena.github.io/sta9750/spring19/nyc.csv
  • Winer, B. (2019). Interfaith dating dataset. Retrieved from http://users.stat.ufl.edu/~winner/data/interfaith.txt
  • U.S. Census Bureau. (2020). Socioeconomic Data. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov
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