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The Secret History: The Statistics And Sociology Behind Fiction, Sam Wick Apr 2021

The Secret History: The Statistics And Sociology Behind Fiction, Sam Wick

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Advised by Dr. Sara Vega, Sam used Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History' as an entry point for exploration into the statistical accuracy of fiction. Using NHANES data from the 2017-18 survey cycle, Sam sought to investigate the real-world health outcomes of individuals from the same demographic as the protagonist, and analyze the trends that emerged.