Thomas Lumley • 3/29/2017

Prerequisites

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The article discusses the debate over prerequisites for learning statistics, sparked by a tweet about calculus. The author, a statistician, argues that while advanced math (calculus, topology, functional analysis) can be helpful, it is not strictly necessary to teach or learn useful statistics. The piece examines the gap between formal prerequisites and practical knowledge in fields like biostatistics.

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