Data Skeptic

Jeff Stanton joins me in this episode to discuss his book An Introduction to Data Science, and some of the unique challenges and issues faced by someone doing applied data science. A challenge to any ...

24 Loka 201436min

The t-test is this week's mini-episode topic. The t-test is a statistical testing procedure used to determine if the mean of two datasets differs by a statistically significant amount. We discuss how ...

17 Loka 201417min

This week I'm joined by Karl Mamer to discuss the data behind three well known urban legends. Did a large blackout in New York and surrounding areas result in a baby boom nine months later? Do sublimi...

10 Loka 201448min

The Data Skeptic Podcast is launching a contest- not one of chance, but one of skill. Listeners are encouraged to put their data science skills to good use, or if all else fails, guess! The contest w...

8 Loka 201412min

A discussion about conducting US presidential election polls helps frame a converation about selection bias.

3 Loka 201414min

Commute times and BBQ invites help frame a discussion about the statistical concept of confidence intervals.

26 Syys 201411min

A discussion about getting ready in the morning, negotiating a used car purchase, and selecting the best AirBnB place to stay at help frame a conversation about the decision theoretic principal known ...

19 Syys 201414min

In this bonus episode, guest Louis Zocchi discusses his background in the gaming industry, specifically, how he became a manufacturer of dice designed to produce statistically uniform outcomes.  Duri...

17 Syys 201447min