The Bayes Factor

The Human Interaction Laboratory at Tufts University
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The Bayes Factor

The Bayes Factor is a podcast about the people behind Bayesian statistics and other hot methodological issues in psychological research.

Episodes

  1. 01/04/2021

    Michael Lee

    In this episode JP and Alex interview Michael Lee. They discuss model complexity and generative models, the differences between cognitive models and machine learning, whether and when preregistration of models is useful, and Michael’s undying love of cricket. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBayesFactor Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBayesFactor/ Subscribe & leave us a review on […]

  2. 05/11/2019

    Zoltan Dienes

    In this episode JP and Alex interview Zoltan Dienes. They discuss Zoltan's passion for the martial arts, why Bayesian inference could be more Popperian than you might think, and the easiest way to start using Bayesian statistics in practice. - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBayesFactor - Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBayesFactor/ - Subscribe & leave […]

    47 min

  3. 12/23/2018

    JP and Alex 2.0

    In this episode JP and Alex catch up with each other and talk about how they like podcasting so far, Alex’s experience doing a joint MS/Phd in stats and cognitive science, JP’s new paper responding to the p.005 debate, and their future plans for the podcast. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBayesFactor Follow us on Facebook: […]

    55 min

  4. 07/15/2018

    Rolf Zwaan and Rich Lucas

    In this eighth episode Alex interviews Rolf Zwaan and Rich Lucas during the 2017 SIPS meeting. Rolf Zwaan is professor of Biological and Cognitive Psychology at the Institute of Psychology of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Rich Lucas is professor of Psychology at Michigan State University. They discuss the importance of replication for psychological research, how they […]

  5. 07/09/2018

    Liz Page-Gould and Alex Danvers

    In this seventh episode Alex interviews Liz Page-Gould and Alex Danvers during the 2017 SIPS meeting. They discuss the value in learning the scripting language R, their perspectives on teaching statistics at the undergraduate and graduate level, and the value of model comparison tools such as the Bayes factor for evaluating psychological theories. Follow us […]

    45 min

  6. 03/26/2018

    Michèle Nuijten and John Sakaluk

    In this sixth episode Alex interviews two early career psychological researchers, Michèle Nuijten and John Sakaluk. Michèle is an assistant professor in the department of methodology and statistics at Tilburg University, and John is an assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Victoria. They discuss their experiences organizing and attending the […]

    46 min

  7. 02/14/2018

    Don van Ravenzwaaij

    In this fifth episode, Alex and JP interview Don van Ravenzwaaij. They discuss Don’s experience teaching undergraduate students about current statistical controversies, the FDA’s “two significant p-values” policy, and JP and Don debate the merits of the p.005 proposal.

    45 min

  8. 12/23/2017

    Dan Simons and Steve Lindsay

    In this fourth episode Alex interviews two prominent journal editors in psychology, Dan Simons and Steve Lindsay. Dan is professor of Psychology at the university of Illinois and chief editor of Advances in Methods and Practices in psychological science. Steve is professor of psychology at university of Victoria and chief editor at Psychological Science. They […]

    47 min

  9. 11/23/2017

    Julia Rohrer and Anne Scheel

    In this third episode, Alex interviews two PhD students, Julia Rohrer and Anne Scheel. They discuss their experiences in the science reform movement, how cultural differences can shape reactions to reform efforts, and the controversy surrounding their group blog.

    56 min

  10. 11/13/2017

    Eric-Jan Wagenmakers

    Episode 2: show notes In this second episode, Alex and JP interview Eric-Jan (E.-J.) Wagenmakers. Among other things, they discuss how E.-J. got into Bayesian statistics, chess addiction, and the P .005 controversy. Visit our website: https://sites.tufts.edu/hilab/podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBayesFactor Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBayesFactor/ Subscribe & leave us a review on […]

    50 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

The Bayes Factor is a podcast about the people behind Bayesian statistics and other hot methodological issues in psychological research.

Information

  • Creator
    The Human Interaction Laboratory at Tufts University
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017 Human Interaction Laboratory
  • Show Website
    The Bayes Factor

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