>Hi,
>
> I am looking for information (journal article, web site ect.) on the
>difference in birth rates for boys and girls. Specifically I would like
>to find some real data and possible explanations for this phenomena. It
>seems to me that this would make a great example for an introductory
>stats course.
>
You can spice up the example by doing a little research into John
Arbuthnott. In 1710 he argued for the existence of God by rejecting the
null of a 50/50 M/F sex ratio.
Pop John Arbuthnott into your favorite search engine and you'll find some
neat stuff.
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