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Statistics Made Simple

by Brad R. Fulton, PhD

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About the show

This podcast introduces the statistical methods used to analyze data about society with an emphasis on applying those methods. This podcast will help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence. Lecture slides and course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com Statistics Made Simple is always free. If you'd like to support the show, visit patreon.com/cw/Statistics.

Latest episodes

  • 1_Overview (Video)

    July 13, 2026 · 33 min

    This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical concepts and how they relate to social science research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listeners to gather, describe, analyze, and…

  • 2_Collecting Data and Sampling (Video)

    July 13, 2026 · 45 min

    In this episode of "Collecting Data and Sampling," the complexities of sampling in research are explored, drawing an intriguing parallel to casual weekend trips to Costco for free samples. This analogy sets the stage for a deeper…

  • 1_Overview

    July 13, 2026 · 33 min

    This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical concepts and how they relate to social science research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listeners to gather, describe, analyze, and…

  • 2_Collecting Data and Sampling

    July 13, 2026 · 45 min

    In this episode of "Collecting Data and Sampling," the complexities of sampling in research are explored, drawing an intriguing parallel to casual weekend trips to Costco for free samples. This analogy sets the stage for a deeper…

  • 3_Experiments and Observations

    July 13, 2026 · 56 min

    Dive into the intriguing world of social statistics with our latest podcast episode, "Experiments and Observations," where we unravel how variables from the General Social Survey (GSS) can shape our understanding of societal behaviors and…

  • 4_Variables

    July 13, 2026 · 51 min

    In this episode of the podcast titled "Variables," we delve into the intriguing world of statistics and sociology, exploring how different variables can profoundly influence our understanding of societal trends and behaviors. The…

  • 5_Distributions and Relationships

    July 13, 2026 · 44 min

    In this insightful episode of "Distributions and Relationships," listeners are guided through essential statistical concepts crucial for academic assessments and research. The discussion emphasizes the importance of precisely addressing…

  • 6_Confidence Intervals (Part 1 of 2)

    July 13, 2026 · 49 min

    Join us for the opening episode of our two-part series on "Confidence Intervals" in this enlightening podcast episode. We explore the fundamental concepts of statistical inference, using real-life examples like the correlation between…