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The StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning

305 pages, all fully illustrated, that explain machine learning from the basic concepts all the way through neural networks. Topics include...

  • Fundamental Concepts in Machine Learning!!!
  • Cross Validation!!!
  • Fundamental Concepts in Statistics!!!
  • Linear Regression!!!
  • Gradient Descent!!!
  • Logistic Regression!!!
  • Naive Bayes!!!
  • Assessing Model Performance!!!
  • Preventing Overfitting with Regularization!!!
  • Decision Trees!!!
  • Support Vector Classifiers and Machines (SVMs)!!!
  • Neural Networks!!!

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The StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Neural Networks and AI

363 pages, all fully illustrated, that explain neural networks from the basic concepts all the way through the state-of-the-art Transformers that power ChatGPT. The book also includes hands-on tutorials in PyTorch so you can turn the theory into practice!!! Topics include...

  • Fundamental Concepts in Neural Networks and AI!!!
  • Optimizing Weights and Biases with Backpropagation!!!
  • Networks with Multiple Inputs and Outputs!!!
  • Simplifying Outputs with ArgMax and SoftMax!!!
  • Speeding Up Training with Cross Entropy!!!
  • Image Classification with Convolutional Neural Networks!!!
  • Stock Prediction with Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)!!!
  • Better Stock Prediction with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)!!!
  • Converting Words to Numbers with Word Embedding!!!
  • Language Translation with Seq2seq and Encoder-Decoder Models!!!
  • Better Language Translation with Attention!!!
  • Even Better Language Translation with Transformers!!!
  • Generating Lots of Text with Decoder-Only Transformers!!!
  • Classification and Clustering with Encoder-Only Transformers!!!
  • And much more (including Matrix Algebra for Neural Networks)!!!

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The StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Statistics

319 pages, all fully illustrated, that explain statistics from the basic concepts all the way through advanced topics like ANOVA and ANCOVA. The book also includes hands-on tutorials in PyTorch and R so you can turn the theory into practice!!! Topics include...

  • Understanding Fundamental Concepts in Statistics!!!
  • Visualizing Data and Calculating Probabilities with Histograms!!!
  • Saving Time and Money with Probability Distributions and Models!!!
  • Making Decisions with Hypothesis Testing and the Null Hypothesis!!!
  • Quantifying Confidence in our Decisions with p-values!!!
  • Using a Single Variable to Make Predictions and Decisions with Linear Regression!!!
  • Using More Variables to Make Predictions and Decisions with Multiple Regression!!!
  • Testing for Differences with t-tests!!!
  • Determining How Much Data to Collect with Power and Power Analyses!!!
  • Avoiding p-value Pitfalls!!!
  • Testing for More Differences with ANOVA and ANCOVA!!!
  • And much more (including basic probability)!!!

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A Young Person's Introduction to StatQuest: Norm and 'Squatch Make a New Friend

Can ‘Squatch win a fry-eating contest? Can Norm learn something new? And what is the Gross Gray Thing that oozes around the page and leaves a trail of slime? All these questions and more are answered in A Young Person’s Introduction to StatQuest: Norm and ‘Squatch Make a New Friend, Josh Starmer’s first book for young readers and readers young at heart. With his signature playfulness, Josh introduces readers to solving a problem by asking questions, doing an experiment, and making a new friend.

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Study Guides!!!

Jupyter Notebooks and Code!!!

Orignial Songs!!!

When I’m not singing silly songs about statistics, I write and record normal songs featuring a huge variety of instruments all played by me. I also am part of the trio Jeezle Pete