In this workshop you will see examples of statistical/scientific errors of various types. The session will begin with ones produced by chance variation, with probabilities we think we can control. But more important are ones produced by faulty reasoning, overuse of our computing power and over-confidence in what we can learn from big data.
At the end of the workshop, you will be able to better appreciate
聽聽聽聽 > what factors produce 'standard' (statistical) errors
聽聽聽聽 > how modern 'data-analysis' practices can produce even more serious errors
聽聽聽聽 > that the probability of such errors can be larger with larger amounts of data
Pre-requisites? None. Participants are encouraged to read some of the materials provided .
Date: Monday, January 10, 2022
Time: 1PM to 3PM
Location: online (we聽will send you a Zoom link before the workshop starts)
Instructor: James Hanley. Dept of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, 苹果淫院.
