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Optimal Experiment Design
We can plan sample sizes to control the width of confidence intervals.
Jun 1, 2019
3 min read
Three Goals of Statistics: Description, Prediction, and Prescription
The great successes of Machine Learning in recent years are based on our ability to extrapolate and predict based on data. The next big step is learning and leveraging the relationship between cause and effect to prescribe what action to take.
Apr 13, 2019
4 min read
Rotations, Orientations, and their Representations
Orientations pose an interesting challenge in polymorphism. Let’s implement a library in Rust!
Jan 9, 2019
16 min read
Confidence Intervals
Statistical analysis is not complete without an estimate of residual uncertainty.
Nov 12, 2018
11 min read
Rotational Axis Theorem (JIM)
The Rotational Axis Theorem allows us to decompose the dynamics of complicated systems into simpler components.
Aug 18, 2018
10 min read
Statistical Power
Power considerations drive the sample sizes needed for a successful experiment.
Jun 19, 2018
13 min read
Counterfactuals and Causal Reasoning
What does ‘Why?’ mean anyway?
May 26, 2018
8 min read
Fisher's Exact Test
Simulation-based inference sits on a rigorous foundation.
Mar 25, 2018
7 min read
A/B Testing, Part 2: Statistical Significance
Results can’t always be taken at face value.
Mar 5, 2018
11 min read
A/B Testing, Part 1: Random Segmentation
Random segmentation is the gold standard of Causal Inference.
Feb 24, 2018
14 min read
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