Stats You Need to Know as a Data Analyst (w/ StatQuest)

Avery Smith | Data Analyst
Avery Smith | Data Analyst
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Published 2024-04-10
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.

Connect with Josh Starmer PhD:
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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

Connect with Avery:
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🎙 Listen to My Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/…
👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/
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All Comments (5)
  • @Data_maven
    Josh's channel helped me land my first data analyst job and my stats really got better and I was less scared. Thank you guys for all the contents you put out.
  • @ulcenarican
    Thank you very much for this episode, I enjoyed a lot!