Fri, 27 June 2014
In this minisode, we discuss Bayesian Updating - the process by which one can calculate the most likely hypothesis might be true given one's older / prior belief and all new evidence. |
Fri, 20 June 2014
In the second full length episode of the podcast, we discuss the current state of personalized medicine and the advancements in genetics that have made it possible.
Direct download: Data_Skeptic_Podcast_ep_004_-_Personalized_Medicine_with_Niki_Athanasiadou.mp3
Category:medicine -- posted at: 6:00am PST |
Fri, 13 June 2014
In this mini, we discuss p-values and their use in hypothesis testing, in the context of an hypothetical experiment on plant flowering, and end with a reference to the Particle Fever documentary and how statistical significance played a role. |
Fri, 6 June 2014
A conversation with Convertro's Nathan Janos about methodologies used to help advertisers understand the affect each of their marketing efforts (print, SEM, display, skywriting, etc.) contributes to their overall return.
Direct download: Data_Skeptic_Podcast_ep_002_-_Advertising_Attribution_with_Nathan_Janos.mp3
Category:advertising -- posted at: 6:00am PST |