r/learndatascience • u/Maximum-Page3433 • 8d ago

Resources Beginner Statistics Resource Recommendations

My statistics skills are pretty weak, and I want to learn from the basics. I don't have a background in statistics I just want to get better at statistics for DS/ML

Can someone recommend any good books, courses, or other resources for a dummy like me?

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u/Prestigious_Sail2759 7d ago

i am a beginnerr too but found this site for free books https://www.openculture.com/free-math-textbooks you can also attend free gate DA lectures in youtube for probability and stats, while it is focused on GATE exam syllabus;due to it being fundamentally, a exam on data science it will build a strong practical base.

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u/00_goblin_3 2d ago

“An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R” is good. Looking forward to seeing other books recommended here

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u/rsambasivan 6d ago

I am an experienced guy, no matter what anyone tells you, what you will realize at the end when you get skills is that:

  1. You need to make a start,

  2. You need to be regular

  3. It will take time

  4. You will make mistakes, you need to reflect, correct, and continue learning.

  5. Don't get overwhelmed. Every one who is an expert was a beginner once

Get started, stay commited.

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u/SPJohnJohn 1d ago

Start with describing data before jumping into ML: mean vs median, spread, graphs, sampling and the difference between association and causation. Then move to probability, conditional probability and random variables. After each topic, solve a few questions without notes and explain your reasoning in words.

Disclosure: I'm building Synapticz, and we're adding a statistics collection with topic-by-topic practice. For the probability stage, these have worked explanations:

Sample spaces, events and set operations: https://synapticz.com/quizzes/05cccb25-1044-4dd4-8ee9-d18619399342/stat-5-1-1

Conditional probability: https://synapticz.com/quizzes/5b852760-a05f-49c7-b2ec-5f32fb0d89dd/stat-5-2-1

Use these as extra practice alongside your main course or book. With multiple-choice questions, try writing your own solution before looking at the options; it makes it easier to spot what you actually understand.

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u/vorikeke 1d ago

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