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Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics

Regina Nuzzo and Kristin Sainani

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Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina ...
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Data Skeptic

Kyle Polich

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The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like, all from the perspective of applying critical thinking and the scientific method to evaluate the veracity of claims and efficacy of approaches.
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Statistics Made Simple

Brad R. Fulton, PhD

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This podcast introduces the statistical methods used to analyze data about society with an emphasis on applying those methods. This podcast will help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence. Lecture slides and course material can be obtained by emailing [email protected]
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A podcast on statistical science and clinical trials. Explore the intricacies of Bayesian statistics and adaptive clinical trials. Uncover methods that push beyond conventional paradigms, ushering in data-driven insights that enhance trial outcomes while ensuring safety and efficacy. Join us as we dive into complex medical challenges and regulatory landscapes, offering innovative solutions tailored for pharma pioneers. Featuring expertise from industry leaders, each episode is crafted to pro ...
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Eh Sayers

Statistics Canada

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Listen to the Eh Sayers podcast to meet the people behind the data and explore the stories behind the numbers. Join us as we meet with experts from Statistics Canada and from across the nation to ask and answer the questions that matter to Canadians.
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Quantitude

Greg Hancock & Patrick Curran

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A podcast dedicated to all things quantitative, ranging from the relevant to the highly irrelevant. Co-hosts Patrick Curran and Greg Hancock talk about serious statistical topics, but without taking themselves too seriously. Think: CarTalk hi-jacked by the two grumpy old guys from the Muppets, grousing about quantitative methods, statistics, and data analysis, all presented to you with the production value of a 6th grade school project. But in a good way.
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Stats + Stories

The Stats + Stories Team

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Statistics need Stories to give them meaning. Stories need Statistics to give them credibility. Every Thursday John Bailer & Rosemary Pennington get together with a new, interesting guest to bring you the Statistics behind the Stories and the Stories behind the Statistics.
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Statistically Speaking

Statistically Speaking

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Statistically Speaking is the Office for National Statistics' podcast, offering in-depth interviews on the latest hot topics in the world of data, taking a peek behind the scenes of the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and exploring the stories behind the numbers.
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Committing High Reason

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro

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Join scholar, international speaker, and author Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro for cutting-edge discourse on important issues such as morals, free will, religion, politics, mathematics, critical thinking, and science. Learn to recognize propaganda, and make more logical and better-informed decisions.
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Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda is a non-partisan podcast featuring thought leaders and industry pioneers with insights about innovative approaches to political campaigns, voter engagement, mobilization, fundraising, persuasion, and GOTV. Topics include the power of mobile devices, leveraging social networks, message testing and targeting, cross-media advertising, grassroots organizing, and big data.
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Are you a researcher or data scientist / analyst / ninja? Do you want to learn Bayesian inference, stay up to date or simply want to understand what Bayesian inference is? Then this podcast is for you! You'll hear from researchers and practitioners of all fields about how they use Bayesian statistics, and how in turn YOU can apply these methods in your modeling workflow. When I started learning Bayesian methods, I really wished there were a podcast out there that could introduce me to the me ...
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Diggin' In The Digits

The 5th Element Podcast Network

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Welcome to "Diggin' In The Digits", where Creator of 'Hip-Hop By The Numbers' Ben Carter and Director of 'The 5th Element' Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop's biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail. From Australia to the UK and beyond. A 5EPN Original.
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Total Survey Design

Dr. Azdren Coma and Dr. Seon Yup Lee

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Total Survey Design is a podcast for explaining the complexities of survey design. This podcast serves a diverse audience, including academics, small business owners, nonprofits, industry professionals, and students. Each season features episodes covering topics from survey utility to sample sizes, and question design to total survey error. Episode content includes insightful discussions, expert interviews, and special event coverage to enhance your survey skills and understanding.
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The Talking Tuesdays Podcast is all about quantitative topics but mainly focused around quantitative finance, data science, machine learning, career development, and technical topics. Join me for some insight from a risk management professional on how the industry works and how to break in!
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Scorebook Stories

7 Mountains Media

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Welcome to Scorebook Stories! Host Alec walks you through the latest Major League Baseball storylines, give you the inside scoop on what the numbers are telling us, and inform you on why ERA matters. This - is Scorebook Stories. A Seven Mountains Media Podcast. A part of the 7 Mountains Sports Podcast Network
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Classic, unedited episodes from the longest-running show in television history. Since 1947, Meet the Press has welcomed world, national and cultural leaders for conversations that defined their era.
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The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us ...
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The So What from BCG

Boston Consulting Group BCG

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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. This is not your typical business strategy podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party s ...
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A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future – and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mos ...
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The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry

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The podcast from statisticians for statisticians to have a bigger impact at work. This podcast is set up in association with PSI - Promoting Statistical Insight. This podcast helps you to grow your leadership skills, learn about ongoing discussions in the scientific community, build you knowledge about the health sector and be more efficient at work. This podcast helps statisticians at all levels with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics wi ...
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A podcast with visual aids about statistics in everyday life. Content is nominally published every fortnight. Support the pod on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/statisticallyinsignificant Statistically Insignificant is created on Wurundjeri and Dharawal country. We acknowledge the elders past, present, and future. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Rad ...
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ASA Biopharm's Podcast

American Statistical Association (ASA) Biopharm. Section

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In this podcast series sponsored by Biopharmaceutical Section of American Statistical Association, key opinion leaders from pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agencies talk about upcoming statistical conferences and events, and discuss current issues in Biopharmaceutical statistics.
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Today’s clip is from episode 146 of the podcast, with Ethan Smith. Alex and Ethan discuss the application of Bayesian inference in high energy density physics, particularly in analyzing complex data sets. They highlight the advantages of Bayesian techniques, such as incorporating prior knowledge and managing uncertainties. They also shares insights…
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This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical concepts and how they relate to social science research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listeners to gather, describe, analyze, and interpret data. The episode highlights the selection of an intuitive textbook designed to make the learning pro…
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Does the temperature of your coffee six months ago really predict whether you feel gassy today? This week we dissect a new nutrition survey study on hot and cold beverage habits that claims to connect drink temperature with gut symptoms, anxiety, and more—despite relying on year-old memories and a blizzard of statistical tests. It’s the perfect cas…
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In this episode of "In the Interim…" guest host Cooper Berry moderates a detailed discussion on the evolution and practice of Bayesian methodology in clinical trials with fellow family members Dr. Don Berry, Dr. Scott Berry, Dr. Lindsay Berry, and Dr. Nick Berry. The panel outlines the foundational principles of Bayesian decision-making in medical …
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This week on the Unsupervised Learning Podcast, Razib talks to returning guest Alex Young of UCLA and Herasight. Trained originally as a mathematician, Young studied statistics and computational biology at the University of Cambridge before doing a doctorate in genomic medicine and statistics at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Univers…
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Statistical literacy was described by Iddo Gal as "the ability to interpret, critically, evaluate and communicate about statistical information and messages". With that in mind, get ready to take a journey on all the ways our guests are promoting statistical literacy in this episode of Stats+Stories. Glickman/Lesser Interview Starts at 27:42Pedro C…
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In this In The Wild episode, Patrick and Greg turn their Quantitude loose on college admission essays, in particular whether or not they should be used to make such high-stakes decisions, and they discuss what issues would need to be addressed in order to answer that question. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @…
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In this episode of Data Skeptic, we dive deep into the technical foundations of building modern recommender systems. Unlike traditional machine learning classification problems where you can simply apply XGBoost to tabular data, recommender systems require sophisticated hybrid approaches that combine multiple techniques. Our guest, Boya Xu, an assi…
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In episode 40 of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry examines the statistical, operational, and behavioral challenges of using interim analyses as triggers for funding in adaptive and seamless Phase II/III clinical trials. The episode presents a typical hypothetical scenario for rare disease drug development, contrasting conventional two-stage devel…
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Bobby and Alex discuss, um, extra virgin olive oil, bloodletting, raw milk, the state of healthcare in America, and one of the five best players in Major League Baseball. Then, they really dig into the MLB fan council, a highly-elaborate, poorly-constructed, thinly-veiled attempt at salary cap propaganda. Finally, they react to an updated ruling on…
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This episode of the Total Survey Design podcast demystifies the statistical technique of survey weighting (or post-stratification), explaining how it corrects sample imbalances by giving "quiet groups" more influence. The hosts define weighting, detail when it's an effective correction tool for probability samples, and provide practical advice on a…
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Around the world, many countries are concerned about tackling the decline in birth rates and total fertility rates. The US is no exception. To tackle this issue the US government announced that it would provide subsidies for Americans seeking IVF treatment. The announcement was accompanied by one suspect sounding stat from US Health Secretary Rober…
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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian is joined by new Flightradar24 crew member Daniel Gustafsson in the Flightradar24 offices in Stockholm, while Jason finishes his journey through Japan’s cat cafes. We walk through the current NOTAMs affecting flights in and around Venezuela, as well as some of the unofficial pronouncements made with regard to V…
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Cyber week deals continue. Lock in a lifetime subscription rate 25% off. Annual subscriptions now at $59/year (a $20 savings). This is my only yearly sale. Thanks for reading and thanks for subscribing! On this episode, Razib talks to Vishal Ganesan and Anang Mittal, two Indian-American Hindus who have been thinking about the role of their faith in…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom did almost nothing this week. But if you listen carefully, you can hear the state budget crashing and his erstwhile allies beginning to rebel. Bonus! Two hundred and seven years ago this month, a French-born pirate attacked California and broke the back of the Spanish empire. Music by Metalachi. Email Us: dbahnsen@t…
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What happens when AI meets your most human processes like hiring, feedback, and development? Alicia Pittman, BCG’s global people chair, shares how the firm uses AI to amplify human strengths, not replace them. From building trust to rethinking management roles, she offers a roadmap for leaders navigating AI-powered change. Learn More: Alicia Pittma…
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Ivan Pardo, Founder of Solidarity Tech used his organizing platform to successfully manage the over 100,000 volunteers for the campaign of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York. This platform was originally designed to be multilingual from its inception to organize non-English-speaking rideshare drivers. While technology was key to the Mamdani succe…
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Today on Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Zineb Riboua, a research fellow and program manager of Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. She specializes in Chinese and Russian involvement in the Middle East, the Sahel, and North Africa, great power competition in the region, and Israeli-Arab relations. Riboua's piec…
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Welcome to Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup to hold you down where I talk about my spins in the past week with a little more detail than I do typically! As per usual, all works talked about are below. Enjoy! Jordyn Simone - REMEMBER WHEN TrueMendous & Tony Bones The Producer - No Round of Applause Gabriel Jacoby - gutta child Vic Santoro - 1000 Burpe…
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In this episode of "Collecting Data and Sampling," the complexities of sampling in research are explored, drawing an intriguing parallel to casual weekend trips to Costco for free samples. This analogy sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the statistical methods and challenges involved in sampling populations for research purposes. The intrica…
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This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical concepts and how they relate to social science research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listeners to gather, describe, analyze, and interpret data. The episode highlights the selection of an intuitive textbook designed to make the learning pro…
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In this episode of "Collecting Data and Sampling," the complexities of sampling in research are explored, drawing an intriguing parallel to casual weekend trips to Costco for free samples. This analogy sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the statistical methods and challenges involved in sampling populations for research purposes. The intrica…
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Dive into the intriguing world of social statistics with our latest podcast episode, "Experiments and Observations," where we unravel how variables from the General Social Survey (GSS) can shape our understanding of societal behaviors and beliefs. Join our hosts as they explore fascinating variables such as LAW1, which probes experiences with robbe…
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In this episode of the podcast titled "Variables," we delve into the intriguing world of statistics and sociology, exploring how different variables can profoundly influence our understanding of societal trends and behaviors. The discussion kicks off by examining the relationship between air pollution and the proportion of paved versus grassy groun…
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In this insightful episode of "Distributions and Relationships," listeners are guided through essential statistical concepts crucial for academic assessments and research. The discussion emphasizes the importance of precisely addressing questions as posed in assignments and exams, stressing that exceeding or misinterpreting questions can detract fr…
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Join us for the opening episode of our two-part series on "Confidence Intervals" in this enlightening podcast episode. We explore the fundamental concepts of statistical inference, using real-life examples like the correlation between smoking and health to illustrate negative correlations in data analysis. This episode provides a thorough explanati…
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve deeper into the concept of “Confidence Intervals,” focusing on how statistical inference can help us estimate population parameters based on sample data. Building on the foundation laid in part one, we explore the roles of population parameters like mean and proportion, and how they can be estimated using sa…
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Welcome to the first episode of our three-part series on “Hypothesis Testing”. This episode dives into the complexities of hypothesis testing, an essential aspect of statistical analysis, through a live classroom setting. We witness a dynamic teaching session where students engage with challenging concepts like hypothesis formulation, sample statis…
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In this enlightening episode of our educational podcast, we continue our exploration into the fundamental aspects of statistics with the second segment in our three-part series on "Hypothesis Testing." Our host expertly navigates through the complexities of hypothesis testing in statistics, focusing on the essential question: What is the probabilit…
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In this engaging final episode of our three-part series on “Hypothesis Testing,” we delve into the intricate world of statistical significance, sample sizes, and hypothesis testing errors. Our host, alongside guest statisticians, breaks down complex concepts into understandable segments, focusing on how different sample statistics like means and pr…
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In this episode, Professor Fulton begins by clarifying the key elements that define a distribution: shape, center, and spread. Highlighting how these elements can significantly inform our understanding of data without delving into complex numerical details, the discussion progresses to more specific statistical methods, such as random sampling and …
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the essentials of "Normal Distributions," a fundamental concept in statistics that influences various aspects of data analysis. We start by discussing the performance on a recent exam, highlighting how understanding early lessons forms the foundation for more complex topics. The focus then shifts to qua…
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In this enlightening first episode of our two-part series on "Inference for Categorical Variables," we delve into essential statistical methods for analyzing categorical data. This discussion centers on foundational concepts such as sample statistics, standard errors, significance levels, and their pivotal roles in hypothesis testing. Through pract…
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In the concluding segment of our series on “Inference for Categorical Variables”, we delve into the intricate details of statistical analysis with a focus on correlation and differences in proportions. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone keen on deciphering how to interpret correlation values, particularly their direction, magn…
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In this episode, titled "Inference for Quantitative Variables," we embark on the first segment of a two-part series dedicated to demystifying statistical analysis. Our discussion dives into hypothesis testing and confidence intervals through a practical examination of the General Social Survey (GSS) data. We focus on comparing educational achieveme…
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In the concluding segment of our two-part series on “Inference for Quantitative Variables”, this episode dives into the finer details of the normal distribution. Building on our exploration of sample means, we shift our attention to differences in means and correlations. The discussion methodically unpacks the calculation of standard error when com…
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In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the world of statistics with a detailed discussion on “Chi Square Tests”. Our conversation begins by exploring how categorical variables like happiness can be quantitatively analyzed through statistical methods. We discuss the concept of ordered categorical variables, using happiness as a case study to …
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the intricate world of “ANOVA (Analysis of Variance),” a cornerstone statistical method used for discerning differences between group means across multiple categories. Our expert demystifies the math behind comparing variances within and between groups, offering a step-by-step explanation that caters to…
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Dive into the intricacies of statistical analysis in this episode of "Multiple Comparisons," where we explore the process of ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) and its application to multiple comparisons in academic fields. Following our previous discussion on ANOVA basics, today we focus on identifying specific group differences after establishing that …
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In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the essentials of “Simple Linear Regression,” a cornerstone analytical technique in both statistics and sociology. In this episode our focus is on understanding and applying mathematical models to predict outcomes based on given data. Today, we're specifically tackling the linear model, which assumes a …
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In this concluding episode of our two-part series on “Simple Linear Regression,” we dive deeper into the intricacies of building and interpreting linear regression models. As the final lecture before the exam, our host emphasizes the importance of proper interpretation of regression results, distinguishing between sample and population models, and …
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In this episode, Professor Fulton reviews the statistical methods of calculating confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, exploring the vital role of the standard error in these processes. As we break down complex statistical terms and methods, we also introduce three different techniques for estimating standard error, including bootstrap simulat…
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