Classroom case & teaching materials using introductory statistics to analyze flight delay data

What is it about?

Using simulated flight delay data from two competing airlines, this case guides students through exploratory data analysis to determine whether one airline is outperforming another. Simpson's paradox and other interesting statistical concepts are illustrated. The accompanying teaching materials guide instructors through the analysis.

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Why is it important?

This is a simple case study that can be used in one or two classroom sessions in an introductory business or undergraduate statistics course. Articles from business newspapers are referenced to motivate the problem.