Welcome to On Statistics

  • Your Guided Journey into the World of Statistics

    Your Guided Journey into the World of Statistics

    Have you ever wondered why polls seem to predict election outcomes so inaccurately? Or questioned the claims hidden within advertisements touting the latest miracle product? Maybe you’ve dreamt of analysing trends in social media data or understanding the hidden patterns in your favourite game. If so, then statistics is your key to unlocking these mysteries…

  • So You Think You Can Chi-Square?

    So You Think You Can Chi-Square?

    Ever wondered if your music preferences influence your political views, or if a particular marketing campaign resonates more with specific age groups? The answers might lie within the realm of statistics, specifically in a versatile tool called the chi-squared test. Forget intimidating formulas and cryptic symbols – this test acts as your friendly detective, uncovering…

  • How to Use Scheffé’s Test: Unlocking All Pairwise Group Differences

    How to Use Scheffé’s Test: Unlocking All Pairwise Group Differences

    In the arena of statistics, where comparisons reign supreme, the quest for uncovering all significant group differences takes center stage. While familiar options like Tukey’s HSD shine in specific scenarios, Scheffé’s test emerges as a versatile champion, tackling the challenge of identifying any and all pairwise differences that hold statistical significance. Setting the Scene: When…