I get a call from Jess, who was excited about this idea that has been conceived by her friend Andy. Andy who goes to the Harvard School of Public Health wanted to spoof the show “America’s Next Top Model” and make “America’s Next Top Statistical Model”!! Given that I am used to making the most pathetic statistical puns, even in Data analysis class, Jess thought that I would enjoy getting my hands dirty with this… and she was right… we sat together one sunny Sunday and made the whole thing!! it was great fun!
Andy got together a class cast to act out the characters and with about 6 practice sessions, they were ready… cool… i added background effects and we were good to go for Harvard School of Public Health’s International Night! they were amazing on stage and i loved watching the abstract puns come to life…hahaha
The background of the play:
There are 8 statistical models and the compere, Ion T-test, gives them a task based on which one will be chosen “America’s Next Top Statistical Model”. The email (ahem…”STATA MAIL”) outlining the task:
Hey Ya’ll, I need some help. My grandmother has come down with some serious heartache. I need you to help me lessen her risk. So ladies, it’s time to pimp my relative’s risk. In this challenge, you will each have to build a model that will fill her aorta and balloon her heart with love. Please turn your output and syntax into me by midnight.
In Confidence,
Ion T-Test
the fun begins soon after!
This is not the whole play and it is missing bits, as you can make out, and this was shot with a handheld so the audio is a little screwy, but enjoy it all the same!
It links here