Multivariate Methods IExplores multivariate methods like PCA, SVD, PLS, and ICA for dimensionality reduction in functional brain imaging.
Complex Systems: EpidemicsDelves into complex systems, strange attractors, and epidemics, emphasizing the influence of psychological factors and the role of contagion.
Autocorrelation and PeriodicityExplores autocorrelation, periodicity, and spurious correlations in time series data, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying processes and cautioning against misinterpretation.
How to Lie with StatisticsExplores scientific misconduct, p-value optimization, and spotting issues with conclusions using real-world examples.
Red bus/Blue bus paradoxExplores the Red bus/Blue bus paradox, nested logit models, and multivariate extreme value models in transportation.
Dependence and CorrelationExplores dependence, correlation, and conditional expectations in probability and statistics, highlighting their significance and limitations.