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Are there any good popular science book about statistics or machine learning?
There a bunch of really good popular science books around, that deal with real science, as well as the history and reasons behind current theories, while remaining extremely enjoyable to read. For ...
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Books on non-parametric theory with correlated data
Short question:
I am looking for books that deal with correlated data in a systematic and theoretical way.
Long version:
Right now I am developing approximation algorithms for time series data ...
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Pitfalls in time series analysis
I am just starting out self-learning in time series analysis. I've noticed that there are a number of potential pitfalls that aren't applicable to general statistics. So, building on What are common ...
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Introductory book for multivariate statistics
I am looking for an introductory book that helps me build some skills in working with multivariate distributions.
For example I want to be able to work with multivariate normal easily, something ...
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Non-linear regression references [closed]
I'm looking for non-linear regression analysis references.
I'll be grateful if somebody can give me some references.
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Resampling dataset size
I have learned that resampling e.g. bootstrapping could give us better results for some problems. If we have a huge data set (millions of values) does it make sense to do some kind of resampling or ...
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What is a good reference book for the matrix algebra linear algebra used a lot in applied statistics?
I have been working in R for a bit and have been faced with things like PCA, SVD, QR decompositions and many such linear algebra results (when inspecting estimating weighted regressions and such) so I ...
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Probability theory books for self-study
Are there any good books that explain important concepts of probability theory like probability distribution functions and cumulative distribution functions?
Please avoid referring books like ...
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Book for getting a broad, conceptual overview of statistical methods
I am very interested about the potential of statistical analysis for simulation/forecasting/function estimation, etc.
However, I don't know much about it and my mathematical knowledge is still quite ...
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Software for making semi variograms and analyses?
Our lab used to have a program called GS+ that let us make semi variograms on our data and analyse them. Unfortunately the licence has expired.
Is there another piece of software that lets you do ...
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Data APIs/feeds available as packages in R
I'm making a list of the various data feeds that are already hooked into R or that are easy to setup. Here's my initial list of packages, and I was wondering what else I'm missing.
I'm trying to ...
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What is a 'message passing method'?
I have a vague sense of what a message passing method is: an algorithm that builds an approximation to a distribution by iteratively building approximations of each of the factors of the distribution ...
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How to NOT use statistics
This is sort of an open ended question but I wanna be clear. Given a sufficient population you might be able to learn something (this is the open part) but whatever you learn about your population, ...
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What are good references containing arguments against null hypothesis significance testing?
In the last few years I've read a number of papers arguing against the use of null hypothesis significance testing in science, but didn't think to keep a persistent list. A colleague recently asked me ...
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What are some good hard exemplary problem sets to work through to solidify my understanding of statistical concepts?
Over the years, I picked up many Statistics Concepts in by a variety of situations and means. I studied some Statistics maybe for a couple semesters almost 10 years back. But I also picked up concepts ...
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What are some interesting and well-written applied statistics papers?
What are some good papers describing applications of statistics that would be fun and informative to read? Just to be clear, I'm not really looking for papers describing new statistical methods (e.g., ...
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Which books would you recommend for mixed distributions (continuous and discrete)?
What is a good book that covers mixed distributions?
Most statistics books either only briefly mention them or do not cover the topic at all.
I'd like to have a comprehensive resource covering ...
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Graphics encyclopedia
I have to build a multi-user webapp which is about traffic measurements, prognoses etc. At this point I know that I'll use bar and pie charts. Unfortunately, those chart types aren't rich in ...
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Readable introduction to measure theory
I'm interested in learning more about nonparametric Bayesian (and related) techniques. My background is in computer science and though I have never taken a course on measure theory or probability ...
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Tiny (real) datasets for giving examples in class?
When teaching an introductory level class, the teachers I know tend to invent some numbers and a story in order to exemplify the method they are teaching.
What I would prefer is to tell a real story ...
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Statistics interview questions
I am looking for some statistics (and probability, I guess) interview questions, from the most basic through the more advanced. Answers are not necessary (although links to specific questions on this ...
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Good econometrics textbooks?
Which good econometrics textbooks would you recommend?
edit: There are quite a few books out there, with varying levels of mathematical sophistication. It would be good to get some idea of how ...
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What are common statistical sins?
I'm a grad student in psychology, and as I pursue more and more independent studies in statistics, I am increasingly amazed by the inadequacy of my formal training. Both personal and second hand ...
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2answers
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Good fuzzy textbook
from what you have read or heard about, which is a good book on fuzzy logic/sets/systems? I'm interested in basic of fuzzy systems, fuzzification/defuzzification etc.
Thanks,
Lucian
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How to annoy a statistical referee?
I recently asked a question regarding general principles around reviewing statistics in papers. What I would now like to ask, is what particularly irritates you when reviewing a paper, i.e. what's the ...
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Hurst exponent calculation methodology
I am looking for the Hurst exponent calculation methodology. Please suggest online materials / methodology papers.
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Resources for learning Markov chain and hidden Markov models
I am looking for resources (tutorials, textbooks, webcast, etc) to learn about Markov Chain and HMMs. My background is as a biologist, and I'm currently involved in a bioinformatics-related project.
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Building a Statistics Library, with Knapsack Constraint
Suppose you had $200 US to build a (very) small library of statistics books. What would your choices be? You may assume free shipping from Amazon, and any freely available texts from the internet are ...
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Statistics based on fractal mathematics
I am looking for books / textbooks on statistics based on fractal mathematics. I know it is not a very well known area and it is rather difficult to find good literature. Any suggestions are welcome ...
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What are the 'big problems' in statistics?
Mathematics has its famous Millennium Problems (and, historically, Hilbert's 23), questions that helped to shape the direction of the field.
I have little idea, though, what the Riemann Hypotheses ...
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Complete substantive examples of reproducible research using R
The Question: Are there any good examples of reproducible research using R that are freely available online?
Ideal Example:
Specifically, ideal examples would provide:
The raw data (and ideally ...
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References for Survival Analysis
I am looking for a good book/tutorial to learn the survival analysis. I am also interested in references on doing survival analysis in R
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Famous statistician quotes
What is your favorite statistician quote?
This is community wiki, so please one quote per answer.
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Resources for learning Stata
I know of Cameron and Trivedi's Microeconometrics Using Stata.
What are other good texts for learning Stata?
