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Normal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with more fun, less jargon, and some irreverent, PG-13 content sprinkled in. Join Kristin and Regina ...
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Are you a researcher or data scientist / analyst / ninja? Do you want to learn Bayesian inference, stay up to date or simply want to understand what Bayesian inference is? Then this podcast is for you! You'll hear from researchers and practitioners of all fields about how they use Bayesian statistics, and how in turn YOU can apply these methods in your modeling workflow. When I started learning Bayesian methods, I really wished there were a podcast out there that could introduce me to the me ...
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Keep it casual with the Casual Inference podcast. Your hosts Lucy D'Agostino McGowan and Ellie Murray talk all things epidemiology, statistics, data science, causal inference, and public health. Sponsored by the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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Today’s clip is from episode 147 of the podcast, with Martin Ingram. Alex and Martin discuss the intricacies of variational inference, particularly focusing on the ADVI method and its challenges. They explore the evolution of approximate inference methods, the significance of mean field variational inference, and the innovative linear response tech…
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#148 Adaptive Trials, Bayesian Thinking, and Learning from Data, with Scott Berry
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• Support & get perks! • Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs. Get in touch and tell them you come from LBS! • Intro to Bayes and Advanced Regression courses (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work ! Chapters: 13:16 Understanding Adaptive and Platform Trials 25:…
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Bonus: Vitamin D Part 1 with commentary
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While we’re on a short break between seasons, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This week, we’re re-releasing our deep dive into vitamin D and the origins of the so-called deficiency epidemic, with added commentary. Is America really facing an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency? While this claim is widely believed, the sto…
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Description Nobody expects Batman—but when he shows up in a crowded subway car, are people suddenly more likely to help a passenger in need? This week on Normal Curves, we unpack a recent quasi-experimental field study involving a caped superhero costume, a prosthetic pregnancy belly, and some puzzled Italian commuters. Along the way, we demystify …
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#147 Fast Approximate Inference without Convergence Worries, with Martin Ingram
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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free) Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swa…
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Today’s clip is from episode 146 of the podcast, with Ethan Smith. Alex and Ethan discuss the application of Bayesian inference in high energy density physics, particularly in analyzing complex data sets. They highlight the advantages of Bayesian techniques, such as incorporating prior knowledge and managing uncertainties. They also shares insights…
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Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: The survey study edition
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Does the temperature of your coffee six months ago really predict whether you feel gassy today? This week we dissect a new nutrition survey study on hot and cold beverage habits that claims to connect drink temperature with gut symptoms, anxiety, and more—despite relying on year-old memories and a blizzard of statistical tests. It’s the perfect cas…
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#146 Lasers, Planets, and Bayesian Inference, with Ethan Smith
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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free) Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swa…
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Today’s clip is from episode 145 of the podcast, with Jordan Thibodeau. Alexandre Andorra and Jordan Thibodeau discuss the transformative impact of AI on productivity, career opportunities in the tech industry, and the intricacies of the job interview process. They emphasize the importance of expertise, networking, and the evolving landscape of tec…
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Holiday Survival Guide: How to talk about scientific studies around the dinner table
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Does a little alcohol really make you speak a foreign language better? This week we unpack a quirky randomized trial that tested Dutch pronunciation after a modest buzz—and came to the opposite conclusion the researchers expected. We use it as the perfect holiday case study: instead of arguing with Uncle Joe at the dinner table, we’ll show you how …
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#145 Career Advice in the Age of AI, with Jordan Thibodeau
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Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free) Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome work! Visit our Patreon page to unlock exclusive Bayesian swa…
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Today’s clip is from episode 144 of the podcast, with Maurizio Filippone. In this conversation, Alex and Maurizio delve into the intricacies of Gaussian processes and their deep learning counterparts. They explain the foundational concepts of Gaussian processes, the transition to deep Gaussian processes, and the advantages they offer in modeling co…
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Shingles Shot and Dementia: Could one vaccine protect your brain?
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What do chickenpox and shingles have to do with your brain? This week, we dig into two 2025 headline-grabbing studies that link the shingles shot to lower dementia rates. We start in Wales, where a birthday cutoff turned into the perfect natural experiment, and end in the U.S. with a multi-million-person megastudy. Featuring bias-variance Goldilock…
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#144 Why is Bayesian Deep Learning so Powerful, with Maurizio Filippone
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Sign up for Alex's first live cohort, about Hierarchical Model building! Get 25% off "Building AI Applications for Data Scientists and Software Engineers" Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out his awesome w…
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Sign up for Alex's first live cohort, about Hierarchical Model building Soccer Factor Model Dashboard Today’s clip is from episode 143 of the podcast, with Christoph Bamberg. Christoph shares his journey into Bayesian statistics and computational modeling, the challenges faced in academia, and the technical tools used in research. Alex and Christop…
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Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny?
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What if a haunted house makes your date look hotter? This week we dive into the infamous Scary Bridge Study — the 1970s classic that launched a thousand pop-psych takes on fear and lust. It’s the one with the swaying bridge, pretty “research assistant,” and phone number scrawled on torn paper. The study became legend, but how sturdy were its stats?…
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#143 Transforming Nutrition Science with Bayesian Methods, with Christoph Bamberg
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Sign up for Alex's first live cohort, about Hierarchical Model building! Proudly sponsored by PyMC Labs, the Bayesian Consultancy. Book a call, or get in touch! Intro to Bayes Course (first 2 lessons free) Advanced Regression Course (first 2 lessons free) Our theme music is « Good Bayesian », by Baba Brinkman (feat MC Lars and Mega Ran). Check out …
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