Archive - Stat Significant

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

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

Dec 30, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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

Investigating claims of Avatar's cultural irrelevance.

Dec 17, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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

The Stat Significant Dataset Hub

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

Dec 8, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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

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

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

How Much AI Will Audiences Accept in Music and Movies? Quantifying Where Consumers Draw the Line on AI Art

Unpacking public sentiment around AI in filmmaking and music production.

Nov 12, 2025 • Daniel Parris

How Movies Make Money After Leaving Theaters: The Economics of a Film on Streaming

Unpacking a film's financial afterlife once it leaves theaters.

Nov 6, 2025 • Daniel Parris

October 2025

Hollywood’s Music Biopic Boom: Quantifying the Rise of a Soulless Genre

How music biopics overtook Hollywood.

Oct 29, 2025 • Daniel Parris

Has Music Gotten More Political? A Statistical Analysis

Has popular music become "more political"?

Oct 22, 2025 • Daniel Parris

What Are the Best "Bad" Movies? A Statistical Analysis

The best of the "worst" movies ever made.

Oct 15, 2025 • Daniel Parris

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