Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics
Regina Nuzzo and Kristin SainaniNormal Curves is a podcast about sexy science & serious statistics. Ever try to make sense of a scientific study and the numbers behind it? Listen in to a lively conversation between two stats-savvy friends who break it all down with humor and clarity. Professors Regina Nuzzo of Gallaudet University and Kristin Sainani of Stanford University discuss academic papers journal club-style — except with... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSociety & Culture | |||
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What do chickenpox and shingles have to do with your brain? This week, we dig into two 2025 headline-grabbing studies that link the shingles shot to lower dementia rates. We start in Wales, where a birthday cutoff turned into the perfect natural expe... more
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P-values show up in almost every scientific paper, yet they’re one of the most misunderstood ideas in statistics. In this episode, we break from our usual journal-club format to unpack what a p-value really is, why researchers have fought about it fo... more
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- Fun for your inner nerd
I love nerding out with this dynamic duo. They make learning fun with their unique blend of stories and science. As a scientist and communicator, I’m grateful to brush up my stats and applaud their efforts boost media and science literacy.
Apple Podcasts5Chana Davis
Canadaa month ago - Accessible and fun science and stats!
I love this podcast! It’s both fun and educational, and the hosts have a great rapport.
Apple Podcasts5KT0574
United Statesa month ago - Love this!
This podcast is so well done. It’s entertaining and enlightening and I love the topics, especially the vitamin D topic. So good!
Apple Podcasts5Greentea cupzUnited States5 months ago - This is my nerdy dream podcast
I absolutely love this podcast! As a researcher, the deep dives into the data and methodological considerations are so informative and important. I would love to see more discussion of reproductive health studies on the pod (particularly some of the poorly done and often cited anti-abortion studies)
Apple Podcasts5Mal B 123United States5 months ago - Interesting and also fun!
An all woman journal club which is really fun and discusses real science. I’m hooked!
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Italy7 months ago
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