Archive - Stat Significant

December 2024

What Are the Most Commonly Used Movie Clichés? A Statistical Analysis

Exploring the cliché phrases that dominate movies.

Dec 18, 2024 •

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The Rise and (Overstated) Fall of Radio. A Statistical Analysis

Examining radio's rapid adoption and surprising cultural endurance.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Unpacking the Rise of Fan Fiction: From 'Star Trek' to 'Twilight'—A Statistical Analysis

An exploration of modern fan fiction and the unique demography of its participants.

Dec 4, 2024 •

November 2024

October 2024

What Makes a Movie Hateable? A Statistical Analysis

What makes a movie bad, and what makes a review of a bad movie?

Oct 30, 2024 •

How Have Song Lyrics Changed Since the 1960s? A Statistical Analysis

How have song lyrics evolved over time?

Oct 23, 2024 •

How Streaming Elevated (and Ruined) Documentaries: A Statistical Analysis

Unpacking streaming's embrace and erosion of non-fiction storytelling.

Oct 16, 2024 •

Quantifying 'The Kevin Bacon Game': A Statistical Exploration of Hollywood’s Most Connected Actors

Examining 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' and its statistical underpinnings.

Oct 9, 2024 •

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