Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Statistics Intuitions and Social Science Reproducibility (with Stuart Buck)
Jul 7, 2021
Stuart Buck, former Vice President of Arnold Ventures, discusses the urgent need for reform in math education, advocating for a focus on statistics and practical skills. He tackles the confusion surrounding p-values, emphasizing their misinterpretations in public discourse. Buck explores the repercussions of the reproducibility crisis in social sciences, highlighting the significance of publishing null results. He stresses the importance of rigorous research practices to ensure reliability and transparency in scientific findings. Tune in for insights that could change how we approach education and research!
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Practical Math Curriculum
- Teach high school math that helps students understand the world.
- Prioritize statistics and data analysis over esoteric geometry or proofs.
Transfer Learning Limitations
- Transfer learning is limited, and skills don't automatically generalize.
- Directly teach the desired skill instead of relying on indirect spillover effects from other subjects.
Essential Math Concepts
- Probability, statistics, and understanding how scientists reason are key.
- Include Bayesian probability, correlation vs. causation, and randomized trials.