Statistical inference

Pseudolikelihood

In statistical theory, a pseudolikelihood is an approximation to the joint probability distribution of a collection of random variables. The practical use of this is that it can provide an approximation to the likelihood function of a set of observed data which may either provide a computationally simpler problem for estimation, or may provide a way of obtaining explicit estimates of model parameters. The pseudolikelihood approach was introduced by Julian Besag in the context of analysing data having spatial dependence. (Wikipedia).

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Teach Astronomy - Pseudoscience

http://www.teachastronomy.com/ A pseudoscience is something that pretends to be scientific but is not. Science follows a rigorous method which relies on the sharing of data, the basis in observations, and the fact that any scientist can assert something, but it has to be supported by evid

From playlist 01. Fundamentals of Science and Astronomy

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Natural vs. Synthetic Vitamins

Anti-science mentality is prevalent in modern society. This is evidenced most clearly in a complete distrust of chemicals synthesized in a laboratory. But does the activity of a molecule depend whatsoever on the pathway from which it formed? Let's see why not. General Chemistry Tutorials:

From playlist Science for Common Folk

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Continuous, Discontinuous, and Piecewise Functions

We know a lot about functions now, so let's look at some special cases where functions get weird and jump around. Watch the whole Mathematics playlist: http://bit.ly/ProfDaveMath Classical Physics Tutorials: http://bit.ly/ProfDavePhysics1 Modern Physics Tutorials: http://bit.ly/ProfDaveP

From playlist Algebra 1 & 2

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From playlist Crazy Stuff

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Artificial Satellites of Earth and Their Orbits

Our solar system is full of incredible objects, and some of them are manmade! Beyond the probes we've sent to observe other planets, we've put countless objects up into orbit to perform a variety of functions. What are these, where are they, and how do they work? Let's examine some of Eart

From playlist Astronomy/Astrophysics

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MakerBot Mystery Build: Not Historically Accurate

Time for our MakerBot to build something awesome! You can't help but stare!

From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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MakerBot Mystery Build: Not Historically Accurate

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From playlist MakerBot Mystery Object

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Outtakes

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What the heck is a Multiverse?

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Estimation theory | Random variable | Joint probability distribution | Likelihood function | Bayesian network | Approximation | Markov random field | Statistical significance | Statistical theory