Monthly Archives: May 2020

Coronavirus update: Beach states may be the new hot spots

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 28, 2020)

Data Source: Johns Hopkins University — CSSE

Data Source: Johns Hopkins University — CSSE

New COVID-19 Path Model (updated through 25 May 2020)

Data Source: Johns Hopkins University — CSSE; Data Analysis by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Final Thoughts

APPENDIX: Path Model Output and Diagnostics

Our law enforcement officers need new rules of engagement for minor crimes

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 26, 2020)

 

The Context

Source: The Gallup Poll

A use-of-force continuous scale developed by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

How do we get to the desired final outcome without the violence?

Vehicle Safety Laws Are Important

 

Why I am not voting for president in 2020

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 26, 2020)

Ending America’s Forever Wars

Decreasing Income Inequality

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Universal Health Care

It’s a two-party system, but is it my civic duty to pick sides?

Using sewage for real-time tracking of surges and declines in the coronavirus

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 25, 2020)

Graphic by Christian G.Daughton

An important question remains unanswered about Trump and Russia

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source NuQum.com, May 21, 2020)

Final Thoughts

APPENDIX: Cable News Coverage of the Michael Flynn Story (5/6/20 to 5/19/20)

 

Our need for control has been shaken by the coronavirus

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 18, 2020)

Is the U.S. (& the world) controlling the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)?

Graph by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Graph by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Should the data make us optimistic or pessimistic?

Source: Johns Hopkins University (CSSE)

Source: Johns Hopkins University (CSSE)

 

“The Force Awakens” did the most damage to the Star Wars brand, not the “The Last Jedi”

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 13, 2020)

Where did Disney go wrong with their Star Wars trilogy?

Fear not Star Wars fans. The franchise is wounded, not dead.

Source: Wikipedia

Graph by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Are the big science fiction franchises collapsing in the Era of ‘Wokeness’?

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 10, 2020)

A female-centric Star Wars TV series?

Google Trends for Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who (as well as Marvel Comics)

Graphic by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Graphic by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Graphic by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Graphic by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Know and respect your audience

My personal view on why these Sci-Fi franchises are teetering

APPENDIX: Other Google Trend Graphs

 

Graph by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

Graph by Kent R. Kroeger (NuQum.com)

 

Are the coronavirus lockdowns working?

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 5, 2020)

Have Statewide Lockdowns Helped?

Can we compare COVID-19 case and death numbers between states?

Graphic by Kent R. Kroeger

After controlling for population density (and other factors), what can we say about statewide lockdowns to control COVID-19?

A Path Model for COVID-19 Cases and Deaths for U.S. States & D.C.

Interpretation of Results

APPENDIX: The Path Model Estimation Output

Model Set-up in JASP

Model Estimation Output

 

The problem I have with Joe Biden’s problems

By Kent R. Kroeger (Source: NuQum.com, May 2, 2020)

Source: Reuters