Statistician Answers Stats Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Jeffrey Rosenthal, a professor of statistics at the University of Toronto, answers the internet's burning questions about statistics. What are the most common statistical errors? Why do polls get it so wrong? What's the worst casino game in terms of odds? How does probability work in roulette? Jeffrey answers all these questions and much more!



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Statistician Answers Stats Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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i love watching people talk about something that they’re passionate about

[austineittreim]

I could listen to this guy talk all day

[JG-cepu]

Yeah, we are gonna need a 3 hour version of this. Thank you. Extremely interesting subject and great explanations!

[ExperimentIV]

i took this guy’s course! i was an english major in university and took his stats course as my math credit and he made me enjoy math for the first time in my life.

[subhrajitsamanta]

As a PhD in a field close to statistics, I do appreciate how this man is able to explain some of the more nuanced concepts with such clarity and effectiveness. Great episode!

[derekwayne]

This was one of my favorite professors at university of toronto. I took stochastic processes with him. I thought I recognized him!

[LeanAndMean]

I know people who, with his knowledge, would answer irritated and condescendingly to all these questions. But Jeffrey? No. He happily shares his knowledge, always keeping a smile, explaining very well, even thought it is obvious that he‘s a little introverted and shy. What a nice guy, I would love to have him as a teacher.

[RelaxxedRage]

i trust this guy because of his passion and the fact he looks exactly what I'd expect a statistician to look like

[luvisacigarette]

Rosenthal should be brought back not only because he's engaging and delightful but because statistics is one of the most misunderstood (or neglected) fields

[jimysuave]

I respect that the hardest part of shooting an episode like this is casting somebody… And once again Wired knocks it out of the park. Such a charming gentleman.

[collinsonOga]

Imagine losing your kids and getting jailed for several years for it😢

[RebeccaEvans]

I love that multiple times throughout the video he does not just answer questions but actively demonstrates the kind of dualistic/perspective change undertaking for each problem that is so valuable in stats and in thought in general.

[cmdtrigun]

The question about "when do I need statistics in real life?" hurts me. Since the age of news misinformation, there could not be a more valuable field to understand. I also liked that he touched on the 2016 election, because that was a great example of people stuck in their bubbles convincing themselves that the election would pan out one way, mistaking their opinion for a statistical reflection of the whole nation.

[svenlinden]

This professors way of describing things so explicitly and without the confusing, using examples in a clear manner. Just awesome 🤩

[Woupsme]

This was actually really exciting. I love how you can just cook down every "what are the odds" to something factual.

[alexc]

I genuinely think the world would be a better place if more people just watched this video! Jeffrey is a great speaker. Statistics is something that seems to be so lost in the general population (and it makes sense why - it's a complex subject!) and I think it's one of the reasons that science / health, etc. literacy is so lacking right now.

[herrschniedler]

you can tell this man loves his job and thats great

[Decimator]

Man, WIRED really knows how to find paragons in their respective fields

[lifestealer]

I didn't know Ron Jeremy was a statistician

[andrewfernandes]

I am currently taking one of his courses. Fantastic professor and all around great guy. He's really passionate about the subject so he's a pleasure to talk to when it comes to the subject.