So .... where do I learn statistics in the first place? Let me rephrase the question. What is the most efficient way to learn the minimum viable amount of statistics?
What is the most efficient way to learn the minimum viable amount of statistics?
You need to add 3 constraints to the question
1. What is your starting point and current knowledge of mathematics and statistics?
2. Minimum viable for what? What do you need the statistics knowledge for?
3. How much effort can you afford to put into this over what period of time?
Then the answer ranges from "here are a couple of good youtube videos" to "here is how to design your own degree in statistics using freely available material".
Thank you for the recommendation. I build admin dashboards using stock (double entendre?) charting libraries and recently have been using my own d3.js visualizations with dynamic content. At this point, I might as well start to delve into data science and have been investing time developing math skills with calculus and linear algebra. I would like to also take some time and learn basic statistics concepts. I want a level up a little bit but don't see the point getting a Ph.D. in machine learning. I only need the basics to start from.
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So .... where do I learn statistics in the first place? Let me rephrase the question. What is the most efficient way to learn the minimum viable amount of statistics?
You need to add 3 constraints to the question
1. What is your starting point and current knowledge of mathematics and statistics?
2. Minimum viable for what? What do you need the statistics knowledge for?
3. How much effort can you afford to put into this over what period of time?
Then the answer ranges from "here are a couple of good youtube videos" to "here is how to design your own degree in statistics using freely available material".
Think Stats is a very good book aimed at Python programmers who want a broad overview of practical statistical techniques: https://greenteapress.com/thinkstats/html/index.html
Thank you for the recommendation. I build admin dashboards using stock (double entendre?) charting libraries and recently have been using my own d3.js visualizations with dynamic content. At this point, I might as well start to delve into data science and have been investing time developing math skills with calculus and linear algebra. I would like to also take some time and learn basic statistics concepts. I want a level up a little bit but don't see the point getting a Ph.D. in machine learning. I only need the basics to start from.
You probably want the second edition: https://greenteapress.com/wp/think-stats-2e/
The first edition PDF 404s for me.
An introductory statistics course. I'm sure there are a few of those available online, both as a paid course and as free online university lectures.