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For those interested in statistics, the researchers used beta coefficients, which, in regression analysis, are numbers that represent the strength and direction of the relationship between a predictor (independent variable) and an outcome (dependent variable).
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New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Brazil’s number one priority is to decrease its shameful inequality; as measured by the Gini coefficient, the country is one of the most unequal in the world.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2023
In summary, the beta coefficients showed that a higher quality diet was associated with less pain and better physical function, with some effects being stronger in women and independent of adiposity or body fat.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Aerodynamics play a major part in achieving the 450-mile range, as final tweaks to the design helped the model reach a sleek 0.24 coefficient of drag.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Brazil’s number one priority is to decrease its shameful inequality; as measured by the Gini coefficient, the country is one of the most unequal in the world.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2023
In summary, the beta coefficients showed that a higher quality diet was associated with less pain and better physical function, with some effects being stronger in women and independent of adiposity or body fat.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Aerodynamics play a major part in achieving the 450-mile range, as final tweaks to the design helped the model reach a sleek 0.24 coefficient of drag.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bonus accessory dwelling units program isn’t producing significant amounts of affordable housing — only 116 units over three years from 2021 to 2023 — almost all at 110% of the area’s median income or moderate income levels.—
Danna Givot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The impact of the bird flu on flocks caused egg prices to surge 15% in January from the prior month, while some large retailers have started imposing limits on the amount of eggs customers can purchase in order to preserve their supplies.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Just over two years ago, on Feb. 4, 2023, the observatory measured what was likely the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the United States, minus 108 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Temperatures will drop between minus 10 and minus 20 degrees by Thursday, the NWS said, with an extreme cold watch in effect and a potential windchill of minus 30 degrees.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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In response, Trader Joe's and other stores are limiting egg purchases due to viral videos showing people buying large quantities—possibly for resale.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Lead paint, for example, is considered hazardous waste only if tests reveal a certain quantity of lead.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Coefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coefficient. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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