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Weibull Distribution: How to Model Time-to-Event Data

Learn the mathematical foundations, parameter estimation techniques, and diverse applications of this probability distribution across engineering, medicine, and environmental sciences.
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Vinod Chugani

October 7, 2025

Data Science

Joint Probability: Theory, Examples, and Data Science Applications

Learn how to calculate and interpret the likelihood of multiple events occurring simultaneously. Discover practical applications in predictive modeling, risk assessment, and machine learning that solve complex data science challenges.
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Vinod Chugani

October 7, 2025

Data Science

What Is Standard Error? The Key to Statistical Precision and Confidence

Learn the mathematical foundations, discover multiple types and their applications, and explore how standard error enhances statistical inference and decision-making.
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Vinod Chugani

September 16, 2025

Data Science

Cramer's Rule: A Direct Method for Solving Linear Systems

Learn how to use Cramer's rule to solve systems of linear equations through determinants, with practical examples.
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Arunn Thevapalan

August 11, 2025

Data Science

Mean Absolute Error Explained: Measuring Model Accuracy

Learn how to evaluate your model’s accuracy using mean absolute error. Understand when and why to use MAE to make your data-driven decisions more reliable.
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Josef Waples

August 8, 2025

Data Science

Power Law: A Pattern Behind Extreme Events

Discover the math and meaning behind power laws. Learn how they model rare events, reveal scale-free patterns, and show up in everything from earthquakes to AI.
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Vikash Singh

August 6, 2025

Data Science

Geometric Distribution: A Complete Guide to Modeling First Success Events

Understand how to model the probability of first success in repeated trials, explore its unique memoryless property, and discover practical applications across industries from quality control to customer acquisition.
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Vinod Chugani

August 5, 2025

Data Science

Matrix Diagonalization: A Comprehensive Guide

Understand when and how matrices can be diagonalized, and why it matters for data science and computational linear algebra.
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Arunn Thevapalan

July 29, 2025

Data Science

Moore’s Law Explained: Past, Present, and What Comes Next

Explore the history, impact, and future of Moore’s Law, and discover how it continues to shape computing power in the face of physical and economic limits.
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Amberle McKee

July 15, 2025

Data Science

Multivariate Linear Regression: A Guide to Modeling Multiple Outcomes

Learn when to use multivariate linear regression, understand its mathematical foundations, and implement it in Python with practical examples.
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Vinod Chugani

July 13, 2025

Data Science

Coefficient of Determination: What R-Squared Tells Us

Understand what the coefficient of determination means in regression analysis. Learn how it’s calculated, how to interpret its value, and when to use adjusted R-squared and partial R-squared instead.
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Laiba Siddiqui

July 8, 2025