Elements of Evolutionary Anthropology

28 August 2017

First World Modeling Problems

Abstract: Convenience is the mindkiller. Convenient statistical software postpones thinking and disguises assumptions.

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24 August 2017

Multilevel Regression as Default

Abstract: Don’t ask why you should use a multilevel model. Ask instead, Why not?

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22 August 2017

There is Always Prior Information

Abstract: If priors did not exist, you would have to invent them. But this is no guarantee they are easy to use.

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Occasional text on evolutionary anthropology, statistical inference, and the intersection of the two.

Richard McElreath
Department of Human Behavior, Ecology, and Culture at MPI-EVA

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