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Open letter to journal editors: dynamite plots must die

Rafael Irizarry

A critique of dynamite plots and suggestions for better alternatives.

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Your Floor Is the Most Dangerous Thing In Your House

Julia Silge

An analysis of consumer product-related injuries occurring in the United States from 2009 to 2014, including toilet-related injuries and injuries to children while skiing.

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Why do we minimize the mean squared error?

Alex Molas

A refresher on the theory behind Mean Squared Error.

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