Stat Significant

How Romance, Romantasy, and “Smut” Took Over Publishing and Entertainment: A Statistical Analysis

How romance novels are reshaping the book business—and Hollywood.

Feb 4 • Daniel Parris

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January 2026

What’s the “Best” Month for New Movies and Music? A Statistical Analysis

What’s the "best" month for movie and music releases?

Jan 28 • Daniel Parris

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The Rise and Fall of the Hollywood Movie Soundtrack: A Statistical Analysis

How blockbuster movie soundtracks took over Hollywood—and then disappeared.

Jan 21 • Daniel Parris

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Do Most Artists Peak With Their First Album? A Statistical Analysis

Is an artist's first album usually their best?

Jan 14 • Daniel Parris

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How Video Podcasts Took Over Streaming: A Statistical Analysis

The rise of video podcasts, quantified.

Jan 7 • Daniel Parris

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December 2025

When Did "Rock" Become "Classic Rock"? A Statistical Analysis

When—and why—did "rock" become "classic rock"?

Dec 30, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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Does 'Avatar' Have No Cultural Footprint? A Statistical Analysis

Investigating claims of Avatar's cultural irrelevance.

Dec 17, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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Do Music Stars Write Their Own Songs? A Statistical Analysis

Do pop stars write their own hits—and if not, who does?

Dec 10, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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The Stat Significant Dataset Hub

A growing library of curated datasets, updated with new additions every week.

Dec 8, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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Which Songs Do We Replay the Most? A Statistical Analysis

Which songs do we listen to on repeat? And how does binge-listening behavior change with age?

Dec 3, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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November 2025

What Captures Our Attention in an Algorithmic Age? A Statistical Analysis

The cultural icons and creative works that dominate attention in the 21st century.

Nov 25, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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The Rise of "Mindless" TV: Quantifying a New Way of (Kinda) Watching Television

How “mindless” viewing became a common way of watching TV.

Nov 19, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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