Statistical Symphony: Simplifying Statistics Series

Arun Prakash Asokan
4 min readJan 25, 2023

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Hey guys ! I’m back with yet another interesting series and this time it is based on popular demand from several aspiring data scientists and from a bunch of data professional I mentor. Welcome to “Statistical Symphony: Simplifying Statistics Series”, the ultimate guide to understanding data like a pro!

Are you tired of feeling like you need a PhD in mathematics to understand statistics? Well, put down that textbook and grab a cup of coffee (or beer, no judgment here!), because we’re about to embark on a journey to demystify the world of statistics. I know that statistics can be intimidating, but don’t worry, I promise to make it as painless as possible (or at least as painless as getting a root canal from a clown dentist).

Think of this series as a musical symphony, where each article will tackle a different aspect of statistics, from basic definitions, to data types to measures of central tendency, from measures of dispersion to skewness and kurtosis, from probability distributions to complex inferential statistics concepts like hypothesis testing, and so much more. And just like a symphony, it’s not just about understanding the individual notes, but how they all come together to create a beautiful and meaningful composition.

But don’t worry, I won’t be getting too deep into the technicalities and boring stuff. We’ll be using real-world examples, humor, and a dash of sarcasm to make statistics accessible and fun for everyone, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced statistician looking to course-correct your understanding.

So sit back, relax, and get ready for a wild ride through the world of statistics to uncover the beauty of statistics and how it can be applied to make sense of the world around us.

If you’re not a statistics person yet, you will be after this series. Get ready for a journey that will change the way you see the world and yourself.

Here is a list of articles in this series. I’ll constantly keep updating the links as and when I post a new one !

By the end of this “Statistical Symphony” series, you’ll be able to make sense of data like a pro and impress your friends and colleagues with your newfound knowledge. And who knows, you might even start to enjoy statistics (or at least tolerate it a little bit more). Thanks for joining me on this journey and And don’t worry, I’ll keep writing more in this “Statistical Symphony Series”, so you’ll have plenty of time to master the art of statistics. Stay tuned!

That’s a wrap and I’m Arun Prakash Asokan :) Follow me in here for more such content on AI, Tech & Personal Finance. See you soon !

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Arun Prakash Asokan

Passionate Data Scientist | AI Intrapreneur | Ardent Teacher | Personal Finance Enthusiast. Follow me for rich content on AI, Statistics, Tech, Personal Finance