Bioinformatics vs Computational Biology
The world of quantitative biology is large, diffuse and sometimes overwhelming. It’s hard sometimes to even figure out what someone means when they say “bioinformatics”. This can make it hard…
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The Compiled Thesis: why computational biologists should use self-documented analysis
Most of us in the biotech space are fully onboard with the concept of reproducible research. Who thinks it’s a bad idea to be able to trace back from our…
The Sketchy Data Collector and the Problem with Repeated Measurements
I’ve been asked before to explain how repeated measurements can impact statistical models. We often bake repeated measurements – more than one measurement take on the same person, the same…
What does it mean to fit a model, anyway?
What on earth do people mean when they tell you they’re going to “fit a model”? Let’s start with what a model is. A model is a description of a…
BioIT World 2017
Last week was the annual BioIT World Convention and Expo. It’s three days of talks, workshops, and row upon row of technology solutions vendors putting their best foot forward. Also,…
Probability vs Likelihood: What’s the Difference?
The terms probability and likelihood are often used interchangeably in day-to-day conversation. They have specific meanings in the world of statistics, however, and understanding the difference is helpful in understanding…
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