Unpacking Simpson's Paradox
Julia shares a profound experience while analyzing a dataset on the transatlantic slave trade, revealing a striking example of Simpson's paradox. Initially, the data suggested that enslaved individuals were getting older over time, but deeper analysis uncovered that the trend flipped when controlling for gender. This heavy topic highlights the importance of critical thinking in data interpretation and the complexities of historical narratives.In this clip
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