Some times, one needs to calculate some statistics, like effect size; not complex, but takes time. Here is a collection of tools to make that easier. Free Statistics Calculators – Home Provides a collection of 106 free online statistics calculators organized...
The US election result came as a big surprise to me; as to most who have put their faith in polling and statistical analysis predicting the outcome. Nate Silver and his company FiveThirtyEight is widely acknowledged to have some of the best analysis in the business;...
This, and other articles on the site offer great examples of real world sampling issues, problems and solutions. nice addendum to theoretical methodology. (and just how much it matters!) Live Polls And Online Polls Tell Different Stories About The Election...
While I feel sure academics have far more tricks up their sleeves (like fishing and p-hacking) politicians are are a creative bunch. Here is an article by a Cambridge professor on nine favored strategies. In short, they are: Use real number, but change its meaning...
There are a range of statistical software packages available, some costly, other free, and some in between. Which to choose? Which to invest time to learn (Blood sweat, tears and frustration) and money to buy? SPSS has it forte in that it has a pretty interface that...
