Quantitude S5E24 Zombie Wheel of Distributions
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May 7, 2024 Join a wild ride through game shows, zombies, and probability distributions! The hosts delve into childhood antics of faking illness to enjoy daytime TV and nostalgic game shows. Laughter ensues as they explore the intricacies of Bernoulli and binomial distributions, mixing in clever metaphors. With playful insights into statistical concepts, they navigate the quirks of normal, Z, and T distributions. Expect witty analogies and a comical journey through a metaphorical 'zombie wheel of distributions' that leaves you both entertained and enlightened!
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Childhood Fever Faking
- Greg and Patrick recount youthful thermometer tricks to fake fevers like holding it near a light bulb or under hot water.
- They share playful memories of staying home sick to watch cartoons and game shows all day.
Stay-Home Game Show Memories
- Greg and Patrick describe stay-home TV habits and favorite game shows like Password and Hollywood Squares.
- They recall not understanding adult innuendo but enjoying presenters like Paul Lynde and Vanna White.
Bernoulli As The Binary Building Block
- A Bernoulli process models binary outcomes like coin flips or yes/no responses.
- Its probabilities form a discrete distribution where the probabilities of all outcomes sum to one.