

553: The Statistics and Machine Learning Quests of Dr. Josh Starmer
Mar 1, 2022
Join Dr. Josh Starmer, the mastermind behind StatQuest, as he shares the inspiration behind his YouTube channel, a simple approach to learning, his secret tool for video creation, using R vs. Python, leaving academia, and two key stats concepts. Dive into his journey of teaching complex topics and creating educational content, while exploring music, genomics, and data science.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Transitioning to YouTube Full-Time with Support from an Educational Platform
02:34 • 11min
Exploring Music, Genomics, and Data Science
13:12 • 6min
From Stats Corner to StatQuest: A Quest for Understanding Statistics and Machine Learning
18:49 • 12min
Exploring Growth in Alternative Data and Relevance of Neural Networks
30:26 • 2min
Understanding Neural Networks and Deep Learning Principles
32:03 • 7min
Learning Complex Topics and Creating Educational Content
39:12 • 20min
Simplifying Cloud Computing for Machine Learning with Grid
58:55 • 5min
Bitcoin Mining Abuse and Job Opportunities at Grid
01:04:21 • 3min
Tools, Languages, and Passion in Data Science
01:07:42 • 24min
Understanding Data Distribution and Regression Phenomena
01:32:12 • 17min