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5-minute Data Scientist: Parametric vs Nonparametric Statistics

Making Peace with Your Data's Shape

Data Science Weekly
Oct 30, 2024
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Hello!

Welcome to today's edition of Data Science Weekly's 5-minute Data Scientist.

Our goal: Your daily dose of data science in 5 minutes or less.


Introduction

Today, we're exploring the fundamental distinction between parametric and nonparametric statistics - a choice every data scientist faces when analyzing data. This decision can make the difference between finding hidden patterns in your data or missing them entirely.

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