Social Sciences · Brad R. Fulton, PhD
by Brad R. Fulton, PhD
This podcast introduces the statistical methods used to analyze data about society with an emphasis on applying those methods. This podcast will help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence. Lecture slides and course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com Statistics Made Simple is always free. If you'd like to support the show, visit patreon.com/cw/Statistics.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the episode! It tackled a complex topic and presented it in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand manner. The conversation flowed naturally and was engaging, leaving me with a much deeper understanding of the significance of sampling. It’s definitely worth a listen!
I’ve never studied stats before, but this episode from the Statistics Made Simple podcast made it all click. Dr. Fulton used simple, real examples like Costco samples and the Racial Justice Act, to explain concepts like representative samples and sampling bias in a way that actually made sense. It’s the first time I saw how something like random sampling or a flawed sample frame can lead to real-world consequences in law and policy. Honestly, it made a technical topic feel human, relevant, and surprisingly powerful.
Professor Brad R. Fulton masterfully synthesizes key statistical concepts, offering listeners a comprehensive refresher that's both accessible and engaging. The episode delves into foundational elements such as distribution characteristics: shape, center, and spread before advancing to topics like random sampling, variable types, and the essentials of inferential statistics, including hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Whether you're a student preparing for exams or a professional seeking to refresh your statistical knowledge, this episode serves as an invaluable resource.
This was my first time learning through a podcast and for a subject like statistics, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But the episode explained the basics of population and sampling so clearly, using relatable examples and analogies. It made the concepts easy to understand and actually enjoyable to follow. This episode sparked my interest to listen to the rest of the series.
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