

715: Make Better Decisions with Data, with Dr. Allen Downey
Sep 19, 2023
Renowned author and professor, Dr. Allen Downey, discusses Survival Analysis, Preston's Paradox, Overton Window, base rate fallacy, and protecting against biased samples. He explores statistical pitfalls, rare event preparation, and gradual belief shifts in decision-making using data.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Utilizing Data for Informed Decision Making
03:15 • 12min
Understanding the Significance of Survival Analysis in Different Industries
14:46 • 5min
Applications of Survival Analysis in Demography and Population Dynamics
19:25 • 10min
Machine Learning Model Deployment with ModelBit and Demographic Trends Discussion
29:14 • 4min
Utilizing Visual Aids and Understanding Gaussian Distributions
33:01 • 14min
Exploring the Log Normal Distribution and Expertise Accumulation
47:17 • 5min
Exploring Distributions and the Overton Window in Data Analysis
52:09 • 29min
Impact of Social Media and AI Biases
01:20:45 • 25min
Exploring Books, Media Bias, and Exponential Growth
01:46:00 • 7min
Exploring Statistical Concepts with Dr. Allen Downey
01:53:08 • 3min