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Episode 79: Basic Concepts in Statistics

Episode 79: Basic Concepts in Statistics

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast


Episode 79: Basic Concepts in Statistics

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A concise introduction to key concepts of statistics, explained in as clear a manner as possible. Includes a discussion of key concepts of probability, types of statistical data, sampling methods, the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics, statistical significance, and p-values. I conclude with a brief look at three common statistical tests; the chi-square test, t-test, and linear regression.
Released:
Jan 23, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Here I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.