This case is intended for students, MBA, Executive Education, and MBAExec audience. It was used as a test case for the analysis and optimization, which is both a first year MBA elective and the second year of eligibility. Business begins by explaining that Thomas Jefferson was the father of five girls (and one stillborn son), and Randolph Jefferson (brother of Thomas) was the father of six boys (and girls). 2009 I used this fact to argue that Randolph is more likely the father Eston Hemings (a boy was born to Sally Hemings, who was one of Jefferson's slaves), because "some men have boys and the other girls." Although the 1998 DNA evidence that Jefferson father Eston, the question remains as to which Jefferson. Data are presented by sex and birth order of children from 700,030 Danish families. Students will use these data to test the idea that "some men have boys, and girls." "Hide
by Phillip E. Pfeifer Source: Darden School of Business 4 pages. Publication Date: October 20, 2010. Prod. #: UV6286-PDF-ENG
