1. Consider the following issue: 17.1. A major controversy has occurred about apparent contradictions in biostatistical data as researchers try to convince Congress to allocate more funds for intramural and extramural investigations supported by the NIH. Citing improved survival rates for conditions such as cervical cancer, breast cancer, and leukemia, clinicians claim we are “winning [...]
Lessons & Questions on: Stocks and Flows
Activity: Length of Sentence vs. Incarceration Rate
Imagine two states starting from zero prisoners. State #1 puts in place policies that result in 1,000 people being arrested per year, and being sentenced to 5 year terms. State #2 puts in place policies that result in 5,000 people per year and being sentenced to six months terms. Which state has the most prisoners [...]
Activity: “Keeping Trash Out of the Landfill”
Read the post, “Keeping_gameday_trash_out_of_the_landfill.” During the three recent football games listed (Iowa v. Cent. Michigan, Iowa v. Northern Iowa, and Iowa v. Iowa State) what was the percentage of food waste for compost of the total waste for each game? The article touts a nearly 60% recycling/composting rate following the Iowa vs. Northern Iowa game. [...]
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