Statistics Made Simple podcast artwork
Science

Statistics Made Simple

by Brad R. Fulton, PhD

Chart positions today · New Zealand

Not on the New Zealand charts we track today.

If you like Statistics Made Simple, try…

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…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • 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…

  • 7_Confidence Intervals (Part 2 of 2)

    July 13, 2026 · 44 min

    In this episode of our podcast, we delve deeper into the concept of “Confidence Intervals,” focusing on how statistical inference can help us estimate population parameters based on sample data. Building on the foundation laid in part one…

  • 8_Hypothesis Testing (Part 1 of 3)

    July 13, 2026 · 41 min

    Welcome to the first episode of our three-part series on “Hypothesis Testing”. This episode dives into the complexities of hypothesis testing, an essential aspect of statistical analysis, through a live classroom setting. We witness a…

  • 9_Hypothesis Testing (Part 2 of 3)

    July 13, 2026 · 41 min

    In this enlightening episode of our educational podcast, we continue our exploration into the fundamental aspects of statistics with the second segment in our three-part series on "Hypothesis Testing." Our host expertly navigates through…

  • 10_Hypothesis Testing (Part 3 of 3)

    July 13, 2026 · 35 min

    In this engaging final episode of our three-part series on “Hypothesis Testing,” we delve into the intricate world of statistical significance, sample sizes, and hypothesis testing errors. Our host, alongside guest statisticians, breaks…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

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.