Pitfalls in Statistics

This video discusses some common mistakes people make when conducting statistics and data analysis.

At (00:37) I discuss why drawing conclusions from small samples, making conclusions from non-random samples, drawing inferences from random events, and the hazards of poor survey methods can give misleading results.

At (02:49) I argue that correlation does not imply causation, we can not generalize statistical findings to individuals, we must be aware of unconscious bias, and difference between significance and importance. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUizwlq7lPQ