statistics

Guide to Statistical Tests for A/B Analysis

Statistical tests are fundamental tools for data analysis and informed decision-making. Choosing the appropriate test depends on the characteristics of…

8 months ago

How to Use Decision Trees to Classify Data

Decision Trees are a type of machine learning algorithm that uses a tree structure to divide data based on logical…

10 months ago

The Gradient Descent Algorithm Explained Simply

Imagine wanting to find the fastest route to reach a destination by car. You could use a road map to…

1 year ago

The Monte Carlo Method Explained Simply with Real-World Applications

Monte Carlo simulation is a method used to quantify the risk associated with a decision-making process. This technique, based on…

2 years ago

The Negative Binomial Distribution (or Pascal Distribution)

The negative binomial distribution describes the number of trials needed to achieve a certain number of successes in a series…

2 years ago

First Steps into the World of Probability: Sample Space, Events, Permutations, and Combinations

Probability and combinatorics are two fundamental concepts in mathematics and statistics that help us understand and interpret many phenomena in…

2 years ago

Logistic Regression: Predicting the Outcome of an Event

Logistic regression is a statistical model used to predict the probability of an event based on a set of independent…

2 years ago

Non-Parametric Tests: The Wilcoxon Test for Non-Normal Data

The Wilcoxon test is a non-parametric test used to compare two independent samples, or a sample with a known reference…

2 years ago

The Beta Distribution Explained Simply

The Beta distribution is a crucial probability distribution in Bayesian statistics. In theoretical probability problems, we know the exact probability…

3 years ago

Multicollinearity, Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation: Three Difficult-Sounding Concepts (Explained Simply)

In various posts, particularly those on regression analysis, variance analysis, and time series, we’ve come across terms that seem deliberately…

3 years ago