Lesson 18: Ski Industry Snow Forecasting Discussion
Wed, Nov 18
Review:
- Monte Carlo Simulation
- Blog Grading
Presentation:
- Exam 3 Questions
Activity:
- Teaching Evaluation
Assignment:
- Work on Exam 3
- Happy Thanksgiving!
Author: Justin
Wed, Nov 18
Review:
Presentation:
Activity:
Assignment:
Last week, on Veteran’s Day, I received notification from the City of Pueblo ordering payment of $1,588 for trash and weed abatement at a rental property I own on Polk Street in the Mesa Junction neighborhood. Apparently I’m one of the lucky winners thanks to City Council’s recent decision to seek payment for old liens.
At first I thought my current tenants might be at fault but then I looked at the notification again and realized I was being billed for a City Code Violation that occurred in August/September 2011 before I bought the property out of foreclosure. The owner of record at the time of violation was the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, better known as Freddie Mac. Remember them? One of the Government Sponsored Entities (GSE) that helped facilitate the mortgage/housing bubble and ensuing financial crisis.
As I investigated the assessment I was being asked to pay it became clear that no one in the City’s Finance Department made any serious effort to collect the assessment from Freddie Mac. They mailed a few invoices and then gave up when a check didn’t magically appear. What a shame. As I recall the City really could have used that money in 2011 when the economy hit bottom. Maybe City employees were too busy drinking vodka and driving around town topless at the time.
In any case, what really bothers me is the thought that some of our military veterans who reside in Pueblo probably also received an assessment on Veteran’s Day. Sort of like having someone spit on your face as a birthday present.
It makes me wonder if Pueblo is really the Home of Heroes or if it’s actually a place where the Homes of Heroes are used in a public extortion scheme.
“We have to hold people accountable,” said Councilman Chris Nicoll.
Where were you and your tough talk when it was time to hold the big banks and mortgage lenders responsible?
Shame on you City Council.
The other day a reader asked for information on careers in geography and I referred her to this page on the Association of American Geographer’s website: http://www.aag.org/cs/what_geographers_do
The page was still open in my browser this morning so I poked around a bit and found this.
Job options for expertise in Spatial Statistics include GIS Tech, Statistics Assistant and Architect? Really? I realize this page is somewhat dated but come on. How about Statistician? Or Data Scientist? I don’t know where the AAG gets the notion that spatial statistics people should consider a career in Architecture. I’m not saying it’s completely unrelated but it certainly doesn’t logically follow.
I checked the citation and didn’t find any hint of Spatial Statistics being related to pursuing a career as an Architect. I did, however, find an interesting chart illustrating strong demand for spatial statistics and GIS. If it was a top priority in 2008 imagine how it’s perceived today after the emergence of Big Data Analytics.
Tables 8 and 9 are from p. 368-369 in Skills in Professional Geography: An Assessment of Workforce Needs and Expectations.
Funny, I don’t see any mention of Social Theory. Although I suppose some would say it’s what the General Skill, “Critical Thinking” is meant to represent, anyone from outside Academia would probably not know there is extra significance to the word “Critical” here. In any case, these charts reaffirm my contention that Geography should marginalize Social Theory and more fully embrace Spatial Analysis.
In the meantime, could the AAG update these job titles so young aspiring geographers aren’t misled?
Mon, Nov 16
Review:
Presentation:
Assignment:
Use the last digit of your PID to select a Ski Resort
You’ve been hired by the [PID Location] Ski Resort as a Data Analyst. The General Manager (GM) of the resort invites you to his office on your first day.
Mon, Nov 16
Review:
Presentation:
Assignment:
Part 1: Take Home
Use the last digit of your PID to select a Ski Resort
You’ve been hired by the [PID Location] Ski Resort as a Data Analyst. The General Manager (GM) of the resort invites you to his office on your first day.
Student scores through Exam 2 and Lesson 12.
PID4 | Exam 1 | Exam 2 | HW 1 | HW 2 | HW 3 (11&12) |
0175 | 78.8 | 88.3 | 46% | 0% | 0% |
0357 | 48.1 | 0.0 | 78% | 0% | 0% |
0398 | 69.7 | 86.1 | 84% | 60% | 75% |
0440 | 37.8 | 88.9 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
0460 | 80.0 | 95.2 | 100% | 100% | 75% |
0476 | 82.2 | 72.6 | 96% | 80% | 50% |
0698 | 59.4 | 81.1 | 58% | 8% | 50% |
0737 | 83.8 | 41.5 | 100% | 29% | 50% |
0882 | 90.0 | 95.6 | 40% | 20% | 0% |
1005 | 71.3 | 92.2 | 98% | 84% | 50% |
1348 | 78.1 | 88.5 | 36% | 92% | 50% |
1383 | 86.3 | 70.4 | 16% | 0% | 0% |
1493 | 68.4 | 92.6 | 98% | 100% | 75% |
1516 | 87.5 | 86.7 | 94% | 100% | 75% |
1637 | 81.3 | 95.9 | 100% | 92% | 75% |
1650 | 85.9 | 97.0 | 100% | 94% | 100% |
1789 | 83.1 | 92.6 | 62% | 62% | 100% |
1922 | 88.8 | 92.6 | 80% | 74% | 50% |
1938 | 93.1 | 92.4 | 98% | 88% | 0% |
2271 | 84.1 | 93.3 | 94% | 97% | 100% |
2284 | 96.6 | 96.3 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2368 | 91.3 | 91.1 | 98% | 90% | 50% |
2385 | 36.9 | 20.4 | 94% | 15% | 0% |
2407 | 87.5 | 82.0 | 40% | 60% | 25% |
2409 | 78.1 | 91.5 | 80% | 20% | 0% |
2431 | 91.9 | 99.3 | 100% | 88% | 75% |
2583 | 96.9 | 99.3 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2660 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
2704 | 91.6 | 94.4 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2734 | 40.6 | 61.3 | 20% | 40% | 0% |
2951 | 81.9 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
2995 | 88.1 | 75.9 | 20% | 20% | 50% |
3239 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 20% | 0% | 0% |
3275 | 61.3 | 95.0 | 100% | 98% | 75% |
3631 | 77.2 | 0.0 | 100% | 96% | 25% |
3772 | 86.6 | 92.2 | 98% | 88% | 75% |
3778 | 44.4 | 83.9 | 78% | 52% | 0% |
4096 | 94.4 | 93.0 | 100% | 49% | 75% |
4289 | 89.1 | 96.7 | 80% | 90% | 50% |
4311 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
4443 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 94% | 100% | 100% |
4496 | 95.0 | 97.0 | 60% | 0% | 0% |
4570 | 68.1 | 83.3 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
4735 | 91.3 | 97.6 | 98% | 100% | 50% |
4813 | 89.4 | 89.3 | 30% | 52% | 50% |
5118 | 92.5 | 93.7 | 100% | 70% | 50% |
5160 | 89.4 | 87.8 | 96% | 100% | 75% |
5210 | 21.9 | 80.9 | 0% | 84% | 50% |
5829 | 68.4 | 95.6 | 40% | 80% | 25% |
6122 | 93.8 | 95.7 | 100% | 100% | 50% |
6180 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
6182 | 71.3 | 50.7 | 100% | 80% | 75% |
6243 | 78.4 | 86.3 | 72% | 90% | 50% |
6261 | 87.2 | 91.5 | 100% | 80% | 0% |
6634 | 78.1 | 95.2 | 100% | 59% | 0% |
7003 | 75.0 | 95.4 | 80% | 78% | 75% |
7027 | 81.6 | 81.9 | 100% | 78% | 50% |
7201 | 70.3 | 91.5 | 60% | 24% | 0% |
7230 | 41.9 | 87.8 | 78% | 0% | 0% |
7248 | 93.1 | 95.6 | 94% | 84% | 100% |
7253 | 98.8 | 99.6 | 98% | 100% | 100% |
7277 | 65.9 | 90.4 | 98% | 70% | 75% |
7497 | 75.3 | 87.0 | 32% | 32% | 0% |
7506 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
7763 | 80.3 | 97.8 | 98% | 100% | 75% |
7832 | 85.9 | 73.7 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
7883 | 87.2 | 98.1 | 96% | 96% | 75% |
8071 | 94.4 | 92.2 | 98% | 24% | 0% |
8154 | 80.6 | 97.0 | 100% | 100% | 50% |
8287 | 73.8 | 68.5 | 98% | 72% | 50% |
8350 | 80.0 | 84.6 | 64% | 98% | 100% |
8605 | 98.4 | 96.7 | 100% | 76% | 75% |
8711 | 82.2 | 70.4 | 20% | 0% | 0% |
8741 | 90.3 | 88.7 | 40% | 86% | 50% |
8746 | 75.0 | 89.6 | 100% | 96% | 75% |
8955 | 40.9 | 56.9 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
9107 | 92.5 | 96.3 | 100% | 100% | 75% |
9178 | 69.4 | 29.4 | 60% | 0% | 0% |
9182 | 67.2 | 84.1 | 78% | 74% | 75% |
9204 | 66.9 | 94.6 | 58% | 84% | 50% |
9205 | 77.5 | 94.6 | 20% | 100% | 75% |
9216 | 81.3 | 98.1 | 60% | 9% | 50% |
9220 | 66.6 | 92.6 | 96% | 50% | 50% |
9256 | 80.3 | 91.9 | 98% | 80% | 75% |
9322 | 90.9 | 100.0 | 100% | 100% | 75% |
9380 | 87.2 | 93.7 | 100% | 80% | 25% |
9455 | 46.3 | 0.0 | 20% | 0% | 0% |
9535 | 80.3 | 88.9 | 60% | 0% | 0% |
9556 | 57.2 | 96.3 | 98% | 80% | 100% |
9598 | 64.7 | 0.0 | 98% | 0% | 0% |
9637 | 86.9 | 91.5 | 96% | 56% | 75% |
9740 | 70.6 | 86.7 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
9797 | 47.2 | 38.1 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
9829 | 82.2 | 97.8 | 100% | 100% | 75% |
9963 | 74.4 | 92.8 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
9979 | 74.4 | 93.7 | 78% | 24% | 0% |
Student scores through Exam 2 and Lesson 13. Let me know if you see any problems.
PID4 | Exam 1 | Exam 2 | HW 1 | HW2 | HW 3 (Up to 13) |
0176 | 83.6 | 86.7 | 100% | 80% | 33% |
0217 | 95.0 | 79.2 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
0431 | 83.6 | 73.3 | 100% | 96% | 100% |
0452 | 91.4 | 83.3 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
0863 | 92.7 | 90 | 100% | 98% | 100% |
0909 | 84.6 | 88.3 | 98% | 72% | 67% |
1487 | 90.0 | 28.3 | 100% | 86% | 100% |
1535 | 87.7 | 86.7 | 100% | 32% | 0% |
1720 | 60.0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
2004 | 95.9 | 98.3 | 98% | 100% | 100% |
2080 | 96.8 | 88.3 | 100% | 100% | 67% |
2318 | 85.5 | 91.7 | 100% | 80% | 67% |
2373 | 93.6 | 80.8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2625 | 92.3 | 80.8 | 100% | 96% | 100% |
2787 | 97.7 | 95.8 | 100% | 98% | 100% |
3010 | 65.9 | 77.5 | 100% | 76% | 50% |
3552 | 96.8 | 91.7 | 100% | 90% | 100% |
3610 | 72.7 | 86.7 | 100% | 46% | 17% |
3730 | 93.6 | 85.8 | 40% | 0% | 0% |
4007 | 84.1 | 0 | 80% | 52% | 0% |
4212 | 60.0 | 0 | 80% | 0% | 0% |
4646 | 72.7 | 90.8 | 80% | 50% | 83% |
4844 | 95.0 | 83.3 | 98% | 100% | 100% |
4891 | 90.5 | 81.7 | 40% | 18% | 0% |
5062 | 94.6 | 90 | 100% | 88% | 83% |
5233 | 96.4 | 90 | 100% | 90% | 100% |
5291 | 94.6 | 96.7 | 98% | 80% | 33% |
5451 | 80.9 | 69.2 | 60% | 46% | 83% |
5763 | 83.2 | 81.7 | 98% | 68% | 83% |
5830 | 78.2 | 81.7 | 100% | 76% | 100% |
5846 | 13.6 | 46.7 | 72% | 0% | 0% |
6104 | 87.7 | 83.3 | 100% | 92% | 100% |
6253 | 84.6 | 86.7 | 100% | 80% | 50% |
6322 | 95.5 | 81.7 | 60% | 66% | 83% |
6450 | 84.1 | 85.8 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
6515 | 82.3 | 86.7 | 100% | 86% | 67% |
6525 | 71.4 | 75.8 | 100% | 60% | 0% |
6997 | 76.8 | 88.3 | 100% | 82% | 100% |
7097 | 91.8 | 0 | 80% | 36% | 0% |
7098 | 76.8 | 72.5 | 100% | 30% | 0% |
7136 | 60.9 | 76.7 | 0% | 40% | 33% |
7652 | 84.6 | 85 | 100% | 73% | 50% |
7861 | 78.6 | 55.8 | 78% | 10% | 0% |
8075 | 37.7 | 84.2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
8360 | 91.8 | 91.7 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
8718 | 74.6 | 77.5 | 40% | 40% | 83% |
8893 | 94.6 | 84.2 | 98% | 98% | 83% |
8907 | 97.3 | 88.3 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
8950 | 81.8 | 55 | 100% | 38% | 97% |
9051 | 90.9 | 92.5 | 80% | 100% | 67% |
9629 | 90.5 | 83.3 | 100% | 80% | 67% |
9735 | 66.4 | 83.3 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Wed, Nov 11
Review:
Presentation:
Assignment: