Parisian Kebab Quality vs. Train Station Proximity: A Hilarious Data Analysis
2025-02-24
A self-proclaimed unemployed, autistic Swede on Reddit undertook an "informal study" to test a French Redditors' hypothesis: "The closer to the train station, the worse the kebab." Using OSMnx for map data, the Google Places API for kebab shop information and ratings, and NetworkX for distance calculations, he meticulously cleaned and analyzed the data. The result? Almost no correlation (Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.091), debunking the initial hypothesis. Despite the disappointing outcome, this post is a hilarious account of the process, filled with programmer humor and frustration. It's a fun tech share and a compelling data analysis case study.
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