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Stanford University

How to Be a Statistical Detective

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Discover how to identify and prevent statistical errors in medical literature through this 56-minute Stanford University webinar. Learn to apply common sense, simple arithmetic, and free online tools to detect mistakes that contribute to the reproducibility crisis in science. Follow Dr. Sainani as she demonstrates statistical sleuthing techniques using real examples from medical research. Gain insights into effective statistical principles that help prevent errors from occurring. Enhance your ability to critically evaluate scientific papers and contribute to improving the quality of medical research, all without needing an advanced degree in statistics.

Syllabus

Stanford Webinar: How to Be a Statistical Detective

Taught by

Stanford Online

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