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1/1/2026 • EN

pyevidence: practical evidence theory

Introduces pyevidence, a Python library for practical implementation of Dempster-Shafer evidence theory, addressing computational challenges.

Computational Methods Dempster Shafer Theory Evidence Theory Probability Theory Python

Emir U

9/13/2024 • EN

Two approaches to approximating sums of chisquareds

Compares Satterthwaite, Liu, and leading-term approximations for tail probabilities of weighted sums of chi-squared variables in high-dimensional genomic data.

Approximation Methods Chi Squared Distribution Computational Methods Quadratic Forms statistics

Thomas Lumley

9/14/2015 • EN

Good reasons for assuming a spherical cow

Explores valid reasons for using simplified assumptions like 'spherical cows' in statistical modeling and theoretical work.

Assumptions Computational Methods Modeling statistics Theory

Thomas Lumley

8/8/2013 • EN

In defense of theory

Argues for the importance of statistical theory in data science, using examples from medical research to show where abstract theory solved practical problems.

bootstrap Computational Methods Data Science Statistical Theory statistics

Thomas Lumley

Computational Methods Articles

pyevidence: practical evidence theory

Two approaches to approximating sums of chisquareds

Good reasons for assuming a spherical cow

In defense of theory

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