Data Science x Public Health
This podcast discusses the concepts of data science and public health, and then delves into their intersection, exploring the connection between the two fields in greater detail.
Podcasting since 2025 • 144 episodes
Data Science x Public Health
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This Is Why Standard Errors Don’t Work (And Nobody Talks About It)
Standard errors are one of the most overlooked pieces of statistical output. They sit underneath confidence intervals, p-values, and claims about precision in almost every study. But what if those standard errors are wrong from the start? ...
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Everyone Uses Incidence Rates… But They Fail When Time at Risk Is Wrong
Incidence rates are one of the most common measures in epidemiology. They are used to describe how quickly disease is appearing in a population and to compare risk across groups. But what if the rate looks correct while the underlying time at r...
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In Theory, Benchmark Accuracy Works. In Reality… It Doesn’t
Benchmark accuracy is one of the most trusted signals in machine learning. It tells you which model performs best—and it often drives decisions about what gets deployed. But what if that number is giving you a false sense of confidence?
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Everyone Uses Confidence Intervals… But They Fail When Precision Is Confused With Truth
Confidence intervals are everywhere in research. They are supposed to show uncertainty, improve interpretation, and give more context than a single point estimate. But what if confidence intervals are creating a false sense of certainty instead...
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This Is Why Screening Programs Don’t Work (And Nobody Talks About It)
Screening programs are often seen as one of the clearest wins in public health. Find disease earlier, intervene sooner, and improve outcomes. But what if some screening programs only appear effective because of bias, overdiagnosis, and misleadi...
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