Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 105: Do You Have to Be Good at Statistics to Be a Data Analyst w/ StatQuest Josh Starmer PhD
In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery chats with Josh Starmer, PhD, also known as StatQuest on YouTube, about the common fear of math and statistics, and how to overcome it.
They delve into Josh's journey from hating math to becoming a beloved statistics YouTuber, his unique approach to making complex statistical concepts accessible, and the importance of understanding one's learning style.
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Timestamps:
(01:54) - Learning Styles and Overcoming Math Fear (07:03) - The Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning: A Must-Read (21:55) - The Practicality of Statistics: Learning by Doing (28:07) - The Birth of StatQuest: Transforming Teaching with YouTube (33:27) - Learning in Public: The Impact of Sharing Knowledge
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