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Simulating Influenza Transmission With Network Data, Henry V. Bongiovi
Simulating Influenza Transmission With Network Data, Henry V. Bongiovi
Statistics
Simulating Influenza Transmission with Real Network Data
Henry Bongiovi BS Statistics, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
bongiovihenry@gmail.com
Keywords: Network Data, Simulation, Education, Influenza, Epidemic
Disease has been humanities arch rival since the dawn of our existence. As such, we have been trying our best to understand its spread and proliferation. One of the most common diseases, Influenza, is also one of the most complex. To understand the complexities of its spread would greatly improve our ability to combat it and other diseases like it. Using R in conjunction with the package statnet, I have created a simulation of …
Using The R Library Rpanel For Gui-Based Simulations In Introductory Statistics Courses, Ryan M. Allison
Using The R Library Rpanel For Gui-Based Simulations In Introductory Statistics Courses, Ryan M. Allison
Statistics
As a student, I noticed that the statistical package R (http://www.r-project.org) would have several benefits of its usage in the classroom. One benefit to the package is its free and open-source nature. This would be a great benefit for instructors and students alike since it would be of no cost to use, unlike other statistical packages. Due to this, students could continue using the program after their statistical courses and into their professional careers. It would be good to expose students while they are in school to a tool that professionals use in industry. R also has powerful …