Statistical Modeling Suggests 1,997+ Misplaced Votes

MathSoft Inc, Data Analysis Division has published a statistical analysis, available on the Web, that suggests between 1,997 and 2,646 voters in Palm Beach County may have mistakenly selected Buchanan during the presidential election.

Using the Robust MM Regression statistical modeling technique and the Bush/Buchanan voting pattern established elsewhere in Florida, 761 people in Palm Beach County would be expected to vote for Buchanan. Instead, Buchanan scored 3,407 votes in that county, according to published sources. This analysis of the Bush/Buchanan pattern indicates that 2,646 people may have mistakenly voted for presidential candidate Buchanan. Looking at the ratio of Gore versus Buchanan voters suggests 1,997 misplaced votes.

An interactive Graphlet and publication-ready chart can be seen at: www.splus.com/graphlets/votes.html.

The Web page includes a chart comparing total votes by Florida county for Buchanan vs. Bush and Buchanan vs. Gore. These analyses indicate that Palm Beach results are significantly different from other Florida counties, providing statistical evidence that incorrectly represented votes may determine the outcome of the presidential election. The Web page and chart were created with statistical software S-PLUS, used worldwide for advanced data analysis.

Mathsoft Inc, Data Analysis Division

MathSoft's Seattle-based Data Analysis Division helps decision-makers understand reality and anticipate the future, using statistical science for data analysis and predictive modeling. Applications include business intelligence, data mining and enterprise analytic portals, which enable users to make insightful decisions.

More information about the Data Analysis Division is available at www.splus.com, at 800-569-0123, by fax at 206-283-8691 or via mail at 1700 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98109.

Contact MathSoft Inc, Judy McOstrich, 206-283-8802 x356, jmcostrich@splus.mathsoft.com or Owen Media, Scott Porter, 206-322-1167, scottp@owenmedia.com.