The Bio Brainer

It’s Science Fair Season! 

Today, I’m thrilled to announce my latest endeavor  – a science fair project that merges two of my biggest passions : math and biology. 

This year, I wanted my science fair project to resonate with a majority portion of our society, delving into a field where so many are impacted every year. With that in mind, I created a project that revolves around the rate of statin usage and its correlation with the rate of heart disease. 

At its core, this project explores the intricate relationship between predictive modeling using linear regression and the most recent data I could get my hands on. By examining the statistical data from statin, a widely prescribed drug to combat high cholesterol, and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, the number one leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, I aim to shed light on the massive impact both of the variables have on our society and public health. 

The process of this project has been quite the journey. Because my project depends so heavily on data, I’ve had to explore the depths of the internet to find the most reliable and current data to ensure that my results are as accurate as possible. 

In my upcoming posts, I will go through the entire research and discovery process from inception to conclusion. I’ll go through the methodology employed, the numerous data sources used, the mathematical analysis techniques applied, the mistakes made, and the interpretations of everything! 

Until next time!