Here is the link. The going started getting tough last Chapter. It doesn’t get any easier here. But stick with it, because once you finish with this Chapter you will see the […]
Stats 101: Chapter 8
Here is the link. This is where it starts to get complicated, this is where old school statistics and new school start diverging. And I don’t even start the new new school. […]
Stats 101: Chapter 6
It was one of those days yesterday. I got two chapters up, but did not give anybody a way to get them! Here it is These are the last two “basics” Chapters. […]
Stats 101: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 is ready to go. This is where it starts to get weird. The first part of the chapter introduces the standard notation of “random” variables, and then works through a […]
Stats 101: Chapter 3
Three is ready to go. I should re-emphasize one of the goals of this book. It is meant to be for that large host of unfortunates who are forced—I mean required—to take […]
Stats 101: Chapter 2
Chapter 2 is now ready for downloading—it can be found at this link. This chapter is all about basic probability, with an emphasis on understanding and not on mechanics. Because of this, […]
Stats 101: Chapter 1
UPDATE: If you downloaded the chapter before 6 am on 4 May, please download another copy. An older version contained fonts that were not available on all computers, causing it to look […]
The tyranny and hubris of experts
Today, another brief (in the sense of intellectual content) essay, as I’m still working on the Madrid talk, the Heartland conference is this weekend, and I have to, believe it or not, […]
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