Logic and statistics | Independence (probability theory)
In statistics, a spurious relationship or spurious correlation is a mathematical relationship in which two or more events or variables are associated but not causally related, due to either coincidence or the presence of a certain third, unseen factor (referred to as a "common response variable", "confounding factor", or "lurking variable"). (Wikipedia).
Our desire to build good and lasting friendships is often undermined by a lack of focus on what friendship should really be about. Getting clear about what friendship is for isn’t cynical; it provides the foundation for genuine bonds. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we shi
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One of the most vital ingredients to keep a relationship going is a capacity for humour. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://bit.ly/2bRqbGj Our website has classes, articles and products to help you think and grow: http://bit.ly/2bYUsjT Watch
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Being a victim of infidelity is one of the worst things that can befall us in love. One of the ways to come back from the harrowing experience is to ask what the real meaning of the infidelity might be. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): https://goo.gl/yW1
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We often think that the best way to have friends is to be deeply impressive and accomplished. In fact, the route to true friendship always flows through vulnerability. If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/all/ Brought to you
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Alternatives To a Standard Relationship
People tend to assume that if they're going to be in a relationship, it has to be a monogamous, long-term kind. Though that might have been true in many places for many years, there are an array of other options to consider. Sign up to our new newsletter and get 10% off your first online
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The Importance Of Affectionate Teasing
Knowing how to tease and be teased affectionately is a secret to knowing how to get on well with others. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): https://goo.gl/hQidKk Join our exclusive mailing list: http://bit.ly/2e0TQNJ Or visit us in person at our London H
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The Secret of Successful Relationships: Rupture and Repair
No relationship is ever stable; each goes through a regular cycle of ‘rupture’ and ‘repair’. A healthy relationship is not one in which ruptures never occur, but one where both parties are willing and able to repair them. Sign up to our mailing list to receive 10% off your first order wit
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Is It Better to Be Polite or Frank?
We live in an age that thinks highly of frankness and directness. But there are – nevertheless – a few reasons why politeness remains a hugely important quality. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): https://goo.gl/hMBQQs FURTHER READING “For most of hu
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Correlation and Causality – Don’t Confuse Them (13-2)
If you have been told anything about correlation, it is probably this: correlation does not equal causation. Of course, when one variable causes changes in another variable, they will certainly be correlated; however, just because two things are related does not necessarily mean that one i
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Statistical Rethinking Fall 2017 - week03 lecture05
Week 03, lecture 05 for Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan, taught at MPI-EVA in Fall 2017. This lecture covers Chapter 5. Slides are available here: https://speakerdeck.com/rmcelreath Additional information on textbook and R package here: http://xcel
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Statistical Rethinking - Lecture 05
Lecture 05, Multivariate models, from Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with R Examples
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Statistical Rethinking Winter 2019 Lecture 05
Lecture 05 of the Dec 2018 through March 2019 edition of Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with R and Stan. This lectures covers the material in Chapter 5 of the book, including multiple regression, intro to causal inference, and categorical variables.
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How goodness metrics lead to undesired recommendations
5-min ML Paper Challenge Presenter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenamcdonnell/ Folding: Why Good Models Sometimes Make Spurious Recommendations https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=3109911 In recommender systems based on low-rank factorization of a partially observed user-item matrix, a
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Statistical Rethinking Fall 2017 - week03 lecture06
Week 03, lecture 06 for Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan, taught at MPI-EVA in Fall 2017. This lecture covers Chapter 5. Slides are available here: https://speakerdeck.com/rmcelreath Additional information on textbook and R package here: http://xcel
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Why Are Cold Countries Richer Than Hot Countries?
This video was made possible by our Patreon community! ❤️ See new videos early, participate in exclusive Q&As, and more! ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/EconomicsExplained ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ There are all manner of factors that make poor countries poor and rich countries rich. Many of
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How to Keep a Relationship Going
Is it possible to spot the difference between a 'strong' couple whose relationships will last and a 'fragile' couple who are doomed to failure? Here are some signs to watch out for... Sign up to our mailing list to receive 10% off your first order with us: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p
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Misconceptions Footnote †: Randomness and Feedback
Footnote to the main video here: https://youtu.be/HUti6vGctQM Feedback loops and spurious correlations! REFERENCES: Spurious correlations: http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations Loopy by Nicky Case: http://ncase.me/loopy/ CERN/CMS paper on di-photon excess: https://cds.cern.ch/r
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What is a Confounding Variable??
See all my videos at http://www.zstatistics.com/ 0:00 Introduction to the Health IQ Series 0:46 Basics of confounding 4:32 Confounding in Coronavirus 7:54 Confounding by Indication 12:04 Randomised Control Trials References: Italian study (early COVID) showing 70% of mortalities are ma
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Sensors, sampling, and scale selection: a homological approach - Don Sheehy
Don Sheehy University of Connecticut April 18, 2015 In their seminal work on homological sensor networks, de Silva and Ghrist showed the surprising fact that its possible to certify the coverage of a coordinate free sensor network even with very minimal knowledge of the space to be covere
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The Advantages of Being 'just Good Friends'
We're used to thinking of the state of friendship as hugely inferior compared with that of being in a relationship. But comparing how most people behave in a couple, compared with how they are in a friendship, should perhaps lead us to reconsider our choices. For gifts and more from The
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