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R

R median() Function: Find the Middle Value

Learn how to quickly find the middle value of your data using the R median() function. Discover tips for handling missing values and grouping data by categories.
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Josef Waples

June 20, 2025

R

R mean() Function: Get Started with Averages

Calculate the average of numeric, logical, and weighted data using R’s built-in mean functions. Understand how to handle missing values and apply the function to vectors and data frames.
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Josef Waples

June 19, 2025

Data Science

Understanding the Negative Binomial Distribution: A Full Guide

Discover the intricacies of the negative binomial distribution and its applications. Learn how to model count data effectively. Explore practical examples and visual aids to enhance your understanding.
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Vinod Chugani

February 19, 2025

Data Science

Heteroscedasticity: A Full Guide to Unequal Variance

Explore the concept of heteroscedasticity and its implications in statistical modeling. Learn how to detect and address it. Discover techniques to improve your regression models.
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Josef Waples

January 21, 2025

Data Analysis

The Q-Q Plot: What It Means and How to Interpret It

Discover how Q-Q plots are a useful visual method to assess normality. Compare observed data to a theoretical distribution like the normal distribution to highlight deviations. Learn to diagnose model fit.
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Josef Waples

November 17, 2024

Data Science

What is Bootstrapping in Statistics? A Deep Dive

Explore how bootstrapping improves the estimation of confidence intervals and standard errors. Learn to distinguish between parametric and non-parametric bootstrapping techniques, and learn about bootstrapping in time series forecasting.
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Josef Waples

September 23, 2024

Data Science

Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues: Key Insights for Data Science

Eigenvectors and eigenvalues are essential for understanding linear transformations. This article covers their geometric interpretation, mathematical calculation, and importance in machine learning.
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Islam Salahuddin

September 17, 2024

R

Chi-Square Test in R: A Complete Guide

Learn how to create a contingency table and perform chi-square tests in R using the chisq.test() function. Discover practical applications and interpret results with confidence.
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Arunn Thevapalan

August 29, 2024

Data Science

QR Decomposition in Machine Learning: A Detailed Guide

Learn about QR decomposition, the matrix factorization technique that decomposes matrix A into the product of an orthogonal matrix Q and an upper triangular matrix R.
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Josef Waples

August 9, 2024

R

How to Use na.rm to Handle Missing Values in R

We set na.rm = TRUE in common R functions to exclude missing (NA) values. This helps us compute accurate statistics and enhances the reliability of our results.
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Vidhi Chugh

July 3, 2024