Best Patrick Curran Podcasts (2024)

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S5E25 Is Being a Professor the Right Fit for Me? 52:02

1M ago52:02

52:02

In this week’s episode, our 150th and the last of season 5, Greg and Patrick hear from five people at different stages of their academic journey, who share some of their concerns about a career in academia. Along the way we also mention: deathscrolling, Patrick’s fuzzy blanket, slow motion ballerina, Twix, academia infomercial, Twitter admins, micr…

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S5E24 Zombie Wheel of Distributions 47:07

2M ago47:07

47:07

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg somehow manage to tie together pretending to be sick with game shows with zombies with conspiracy boards to explore the remarkable inter-relations among probability distributions, starting with the Bernoulli and biting their way through the binomial, z, t, chi-square, F, and beyond. Along the way they also di…

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S5E23 A Rosetta Stone for DAGs and SEM 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about both structural equation modeling and directed acyclic graphs, or DAGs, where they are similar and where they are different, and try to provide a Rosetta Stone for translating back and forth between the two. Along the way they also discuss pop, garage sales, thinking about excessive thought, roly-p…

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S5E22 Survival Analysis in the Social Sciences: It's About Time 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg explore the incredibly cool topic of survival analysis, which is a set of techniques that allows for powerful tests of predictors of the amount of time to experiencing an event; yet these models are not often used in many areas of study. Along the way they also discuss the date of your death, running with sci…

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S5E21 Multilevel Factor Analysis: But What Do The Factors Mean?! 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

In this week's episode, Greg and Patrick talk about the challenges of combining confirmatory factor analysis and multilevel data, and the underappreciated but absolutely critical role that theory plays in choosing the proper model for your constructs. Along the way they also discuss learning in a second language, torn meniscuseseses, concert C trum…

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S5E20 Local fit...Because Global Fit Measures Suck! 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick discuss the assessment of global vs. local model fit and they argue that although global measures of fit can be useful, carefully assessing local fit may be of much greater importance in practice. Along the way the also discuss cheap beach house rentals, misplaced sand dunes, Mrs. Lincoln, the child catcher, …

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S5E19 Item Response Theory, Q.E.D. 49:19

3M ago49:19

49:19

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg provide an introduction to the Item Response Theory model: what it is, how it relates to traditional factor analysis, and how this modem approach improves upon some of the limitations of classical test theory. Along the way they also mention weinerness, memorizing Latin for punishment, eggszampke, in ether wo…

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S5E18 Probability on Spring Break 44:14

4M ago44:14

44:14

In this week’s episode, Patrick and Greg play with some of the basics of probability in the context of some classic, fun, and often counterintuitive examples. Along the way they also discuss arguments with relatives, a feel for the roulette wheel, Xeroxing your butt, “The coin has spoken.”, Quantitude BooqQlub, the Bellagio Fountains, Clooney and P…

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S5E17 Classification and Regression Trees with Yi Feng 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick are honored to visit with Yi Feng, a quantitative methodologist at UCLA, as she helps them understand classification and regression tree analysis. She describes the various ways in which these models can be used, and how these can serve to inform both prediction and explanation. Along the way they also discus…

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S5E16 Simpson's Paradox 33:43

4M ago33:43

33:43

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about Simpson’s Paradox: what it is, examples of where it occurs in real life, and why we might not really need to think about it as a paradox at all. Along the way they also discuss Apple Vision, The Simpsons predicting the future, sitting too close to the TV, low levels of radiation, Paul the octopus, …

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S5E15 Classical Test Theory (in bed) 49:51

5M ago49:51

49:51

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick take a walk down memory lane to rediscover classical test theory, although they revisit this through the lens of modern latent variable models. They describe how these classical methods are actually highly restricted latent measurement models and they explore how these restrictions can be relaxed and even tes…

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S5E14 Regression to the Mean 34:46

5M ago34:46

34:46

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg launch a new occasional series called Stuff You Should Know. The topic for today is regression to the mean: what the heck is it, how does it arise in every day life, and what can we do about it. Along the way they also discuss the space-time continuum, Kai Ryssdal, inflation, witches of MacBeth, the hidden cu…

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S5E13 The Confidence Interval's Tale 47:04

5M ago47:04

47:04

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about confidence intervals: symmetric and asymmetric, asymptotic and bootstrapped, how to interpret them, and how not to interpret them. Along the way they also mention tire pressure gauge mysteries, conference travel reimbursement, phases of the moon, gyroscopic effects, baseball walk-of-shame, why peop…

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S5E12 Meta-Analysis With Paschal Sheeran 43:11

6M ago43:11

43:11

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg have great fun talking about meta-analysis with Paschal Sheeran, a social psychologist from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He describes what meta-analysis is, what it offers, and how to apply it in your own work. Along the way they also discuss taking off into the north vs the south, flippin…

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S5E11 Statistical Ideas That Die Hard 44:06

7M ago44:06

44:06

In this week's episode, marking the fifth Quantitude Holiday Celebration, Greg and Patrick argue about their favorite holiday movies, including whether Die Hard counts as one or not; they then proceed to discuss several statistical ideas that also seem to Die Hard. Along the way they talk about so much gibberish that we don't even bother listing it…

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S5E10 Nonlinear Latent Growth Curve Models (Taylor's Version) 49:50

7M ago49:50

49:50

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore alternative parameterizations of the SEM-based latent curve model to capture various forms of nonlinearity, some that are approximations and others that are exact. Along the way they also discuss Swifties, remastering your life, bull testicles, the world's worst RA job, Yerkes-Dodson law, show a littl…

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S5E09 Regularized Variable Selection Methods 51:52

7M ago51:52

51:52

In today’s episode Greg and Patrick talk about regularization, which includes ridge, LASSO, and elastic net procedures for variable selection within the general linear model and beyond. Along the way they also mention Bowdlerizing, The Family Shakespeare, disturbance in the force, McNeish on his bike, Spandex, C’mon guys wait up, the altar of unbia…

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S5E08 Confirmatory Composite Analysis: Enter the Hexagon 48:58

8M ago48:58

48:58

In today’s episode, Greg and Patrick dig into Confirmatory Composite Analysis, a very clever way to get formative factors and their causal indicators into the traditional structural equation modeling framework, along with any other latent factors and their effect indicators that might already be in the model. Along the way they also mention full-co…

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S5E07 Perspectives on Formative Factors & Causal Indicators 47:36

8M ago47:36

47:36

In today’s episode, Patrick and Greg talk about the challenge of having causal indicators of formative factors within an analytical framework that is historically dominated by effect indicators and latent factors — and the critical importance of getting your arrows right. Along the way they also mention: self help books, habits, Hagrid and the gian…

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S5E06 Advanced Factor Structures 46:32

8M ago46:32

46:32

In today’s episode, Patrick and Greg talk about fun extensions to the basic confirmatory factor model, including higher order models, bifactor or residualized models, and multitrait-multimethod models. Along the way they also mention microscope lab, burning ants, substitute teaching, Cool or Creepy?, Monet, Clueless, haystacks, hotdogs, What are yo…

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S5E05 Multilevel Models Unleashed 55:33

9M ago55:33

55:33

In this week’s episode Greg and Patrick take advantage of the recent expiration of a statute of limitations that legally allows them to talk about the multilevel model: what it is, when we might use it, and extremely cool extensions that it allows. Along the way they also discuss hostile federal judges, McNeish, airing of grievances, Gauss and Mark…

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S5E04 Dissertations: Quant Ideas From Actual Experts 50:18

9M ago50:18

50:18

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg enlist the help of six quantitative methodological scholars, who share a wide variety of fertile ground for quantitative research, which should be useful for students seeking dissertation topics as well as anyone interested in active methodological areas. Along the way they also mentioned: Kill Bill, The Walt…

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Episode 5: Born for this gift with amaXhosa rapper MC Kideo 51:21

9M ago51:21

51:21

Music!Dance!Culture! Episode 3. Born for this gift with amaXhosa rapper MC Kideo In this episode co-produced with guests researcher Sudiipta Dowsett and interviewee amaXhosa rapper MC Kideo (aka Makhi Mketho), we hear about Kideo’s journey becoming a rapper growing up in Khayelitsha a township on the outskirts of Cape Town in South Africa’s western…

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S5E03 The DON'Ts and DOs of the Dissertation 40:45

9M ago40:45

40:45

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg plumb the depths of what is a dissertation and what purpose does it serve. They are aided in the use of an AI language interpreter to translate old man grousing to positive and supportive advice for students as they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a dissertation project. Along the way they also mentio…

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S5E02 Multicollinearity: The Usual Suspect 44:17

10M ago44:17

44:17

In this week’s episode, Greg and Patrick talk about the terrifying, the feared, the dreaded … Multicollinearity. Blamed for a multitude of general linear model problems, they dare to ask the question: “But should it be?” Along the way they also mention: having your stump ground out, fall guys, Keyser Soze, croissants and breadsticks, baguettes in s…

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S5E01 Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) Curves 53:22

10M ago53:22

53:22

In this week's episode, the first of Season 5, Patrick and Greg explore the very cool world of receiver operating characteristic, or ROC, curves: what they are, how they work, and why we can give partial thanks to Winston Churchill for their existence. Along the way they also mention: advent calendars, lasagna for 8, Honey Nut Cheerios, radio detec…

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Episode 4: Representing place through hip-hop with Sudiipta Dowsett 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

In this episode we interview researcher and performer Sudiipta Shamalii Dowsett, our collaborator on the previous episode and the two episodes to come about her research on representing place through hip-hop in First Nations cultures in Central Australia and South Africa as well as her own experience of hip-hop. Music Dance Culture is produced by G…

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S4E25 Cluster Analysis 46:12

1y ago46:12

46:12

In the last episode of season 4, Greg and Patrick discuss the very cool exploratory technique of cluster analysis — including concepts of multivariate distance, hierarchical and non-hierarchical methods, and how it differs from mixture models. Along the way they also mention: Scandinavian architects, raccoons on meth, vegetarian hotdogs, sh*t-ton o…

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S4E24 Longitudinal Measurement Invariance 50:28

1y ago50:28

50:28

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg talk about the critical and often unmet assumptions underlying the use of measured variables at multiple time points, whether for simple analyses like tests of means or more complex analyses like modeling individual growth. Along the way they also mention: following your blocker, Pascal’s wager, Wikipedia emp…

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S4E23 QuantCrit: A Conversation With Christen Priddie 46:48

1y ago46:48

46:48

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick are joined by Christen Priddie of Indiana University who will help them learn a bit about QuantCrit: its foundations, its purpose, and how it can enrich the quantitative methods process to which we might have become a little *too* accustomed. Along the way they also mention unknown unknowns, explaining the oc…

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S4E22 April Fools! Quantitative Things That Fool Us 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

In honor of April Fool's Day, this week's episode is about being fooled, specifically quantitative things that can fool you, accompanied by some classic songs about being fooled. Along the way, Greg and Patrick also mention ukus, the spaghetti harvest, sucker!, meet the new boss, traditions of doing things wrong, naked garbage bag poker, old man ra…

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S4E21 Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling 44:28

1+ y ago44:28

44:28

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg talk about exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM), a technique drawing upon the strengths of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis methods and able to be embedded within structural equation models. Along the way they also mention crab vs. crabs, Most Dangerous Catch, Next Day Blinds, smash-and…

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S4E20 Dynamic Structural Equation Models with Ellen Hamaker 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

49:38

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk with Dr. Ellen Hamaker from Utrecht University about the exciting and growing area of dynamic structural equation models. They discuss its tremendous substantive and methodological promise as well its assumptions and potential limitations. Along the way they also mention talking in acronyms, QSEM, coward…

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S4E19 The Dark Art of Regression Diagnostics 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

47:25

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg discuss the dark art of using regression diagnostics to assess how well assumptions are met in the general linear model, with applications to the wide array of related techniques. Along the way they also mention Big Pharma, Merriam-Webster, free-radical opioids, baguettes, antisocial personality disorder, Elo…

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S4E18 The Latent Variable Interaction Files 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

43:21

In this week's episode, Greg and Patrick talk about what you can do when latent variables conspire to multiplicatively interact, focusing on the classic product indicator approach and the more recently developed method of latent moderated structural relations. Along the way they also mention confession, being hardly sorry, conspiracy theories, Greg…

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S4E17 Variable Transformations: Box-Cox, Fox in Socks 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

45:36

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg discuss variable transformations, both linear and non-linear, and explore the potential pros and cons of using these in applied research settings. Along the way they also mention prank phone calls, English drama, rapping Dr. Seuss, persnickety estimation, weekly banana intake, it don't make no never mind, Jef…

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S4E16 Discovering the False Discovery Rate 47:36

1+ y ago47:36

47:36

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg talk about an alternative to familywise Type I error control, the false discovery rate, and how it offers increased power in that middle ground between no error control and the severe control of Bonferroni. Along the way they also mention: Leif Ericson, discovering Columbus, The Flintstones, brontosauri, dyin…

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S4E15 Flipping Our Hypotheses to Test Equivalence 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

40:40

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick discuss how we might flip the traditional null and alternative hypothesis testing procedures to move us from tests of literal equality to tests of practical equivalence. Along the way they also discuss tough love, horseshoes and hand-grenades, Patrick’s Driving School, Cheyenne Mountain, So Long and Thanks Fo…

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S4E14 Growth Trajectory Estimates...What's My Line? 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg explore all the ways they lie about things when they teach, not the least of which is that there are actually no individual growth trajectories estimated in an individual trajectory growth model. They discuss why this is, how individual trajectory estimates can be obtained, and how these might be used in prac…

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S4E13 Model-Based Power Analysis… The Power of What 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

54:00

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick revisit a topic they addressed in their 2nd-ever episode: statistical power. Here they continue their discussion by attempting to clarify the power of what, and they explore ways of obtaining meaningful power estimates using the structural equation modeling framework. Along the way they also discuss tearing a…

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S4E12 Secret Father Christmas Actually 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

52:39

In this week's episode the employees of Quantitude International, including some very special guests, treat Greg and Patrick to a Secret Santa (ahem....secret Father Christmas) office party that they will not soon forget. Along the way they also mention mince meat pies, bangers, gits and tossers, Qurling (trademark pending), Vengeance Spice, hostag…

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S4E11 The Centrality of Noncentral Distributions 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

54:57

In today’s episode, Patrick and Greg talk about those critical distributions that often go un-discussed -- noncentral distributions -- including their relation to the more familiar central distributions, their role in power and sample size determination, and how they are used in assessing data-model fit. Along the way they also mention back porch r…

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S4E10 Test Driving Model Identification 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

50:25

In today’s episode, Greg and Patrick talk about model under-, just-, and over-identification, starting with the algebraic foundations and moving into implications for the practice of structural equation modeling. Along the way they also mention shagging cars, new Ferraris, bank statements, prerecorded reactions, Quantitude implied contract, necessa…

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S4E09 Intensive Longitudinal Data: Be Careful What You Wish For 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

In today's episode Patrick and Greg talk about that sweet spot between panel designs and time series designs, intensive longitudinal data — both the logistical and analytical challenges, but more importantly its tremendous potential. Along the way they also mention camp fire face-plants, fear of horses, your spare eyelid, polishing your Nobel Prize…

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S4E08 Missing Data: The New State Of The Art With Craig Enders 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

50:39

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick get to explore modern methods for missing data analysis while belaboring quotes from Top Gun with their guest Craig Enders from the University of California at Los Angeles. Craig looks back over the past 20 years of developments in missing data analysis to discuss what has worked, what hasn't worked, and what…

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Episode 3: On Milpirri and digging up yams of knowledge with Wanta Steven Jampijinpa Patrick and Jerry Jangala Patrick 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

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Music!Dance!Culture! Episode 3. On Milpirri and digging yams of knowledge with Wanta Steven Jampijinpa Patrick and Jerry Jangala Patrick We learn about a Warlpiri traditional culture and hip-hop festival called Milpirri with its creative director Wanta Steven Jampijinpa Patrick and his father, Warlpiri elder, Jerry Jangala Patrick who performs Jard…

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S4E07 The Quanti-House of Horror 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

In this week's Halloween-themed episode, Patrick and Greg have fun talking about things in their academic jobs that scare them, from things that are a little scary to things that they find absolutely terrifying. Along the way they also discuss Mrs. Kopicky's caramel popcorn balls, Wolf of Wall Street, Kenny T, forgetting you've told a story before,…

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S4E06 Building the Model You Want: With Laser Cannons! 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

54:42

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about the frequent gap between research questions and methods and ways to think about reengineering your variables, your parameters, or your entire model to help get what you want. Along the way they also mention: living in the dorms, Greek god sculpture rockets, not living in the dorms, Christmas tree t…

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S4E05 Moderated Nonlinear Factor Analysis: A Conversation with Dan Bauer 56:48

1+ y ago56:48

56:48

In this week's episode Patrick and Greg spend a wonderful, if not at times awkward, hour talking with Dan Bauer about the genesis, application, and future directions of what may be the world's worst acronym: MNLFA, or moderated nonlinear factor analysis. Along the way they also mention unsolicited help from teenagers, gold stars, acronyms, words th…

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S4E04 Partial Least Squares: Straight Outta Uppsala 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

55:58

In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about partial least squares, a technique that resembles structural equation modeling but with a lot of flexibility, including but not limited to its ability to accommodate both reflective and formative constructs. Along the way they also mention dark RedBubble, Sheep’s Kin, snorting SEM, the Coors Light …

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