What does r squared tell us? What does it all mean

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2011
  • How should you interpret R squared? what does it really tell us?
    this video should help

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  • @FUTBOLis1
    @FUTBOLis1 8 лет назад +291

    We need more teachers who, like this guy, are actually excited about the subjects they teach.

    • @nicolasdangond1978
      @nicolasdangond1978 7 лет назад +5

      Agreed! That's why we need higher wages for teachers!

    • @MichaelDeLaRosa
      @MichaelDeLaRosa 6 лет назад +2

      Nicolas Dangond as noble as that sounds
      You must understand, High Quantity doesn’t come with High Quality
      If teachers were paid like NBA player or Surgeons
      We would have an surplus in supply of teachers that doesn’t meet the demand. What we really need is the equilibrium

    • @duckymomo7935
      @duckymomo7935 5 лет назад

      Problem is that people are weak in prerequisites for math like they can’t add two fractions together

    • @henrmota
      @henrmota 4 года назад +3

      The thing is that he appears as a normal guy with a normal vocabulary talking about statistics as a kid talks about candies.

  • @oldeubank
    @oldeubank 9 лет назад +157

    A born educator. Respect.

  • @heldenhaft4610
    @heldenhaft4610 8 лет назад +87

    Pizza puts everything in context

  • @skeptikai
    @skeptikai 8 лет назад +73

    This is the only video I have seen that has warranted a comment on how well it was explained. Thank you!

  • @shishirmaharana4022
    @shishirmaharana4022 3 года назад +11

    This is why I love 2011-2013 videos. They really put things into perspective. Not like today's teachers who are not at all practical in their thought process. I got some real Feynman feels from his explanation.

  • @chinaprise
    @chinaprise 7 лет назад +27

    What took me 1 hour to read in a textbook was explained in less than 10 minutes. Thanks.

  • @quetzalamaru
    @quetzalamaru 9 лет назад +35

    Thanks, Professor. Your animated character is like a punch in the face...some times I need that.

  • @cyeager2525
    @cyeager2525 7 лет назад +21

    Creative examples, enthusiasm for the topic, a clear explanation AND great hair? I think I'm in love.

    • @debraroc627
      @debraroc627 5 лет назад +4

      cyeager2525 me too....he is gorgeous. I could listen to him talk about statistics all day long.

    • @shishirmaharana4022
      @shishirmaharana4022 3 года назад

      @@debraroc627 He reminds me of Feynman.

  • @raincarlton3457
    @raincarlton3457 10 лет назад +7

    Even though I pay attention in class and do my homework, cutting through the mathematical language is really tough on me. The examples you gave on translating what r-squared is at the end of the video helped me tons. I owe you big time.

  • @cesar.vasconcelos
    @cesar.vasconcelos 8 лет назад +23

    i finally got what r-squared is. thanks sr.

  • @chris12dec
    @chris12dec 8 лет назад +21

    What an incredible teacher!

  • @fergusryan2149
    @fergusryan2149 5 лет назад

    Unbe-bloody-lievable. I didn't expect when waking up this morning that my entire life would be changed by someone's explanation of how to interpret R^2. I would like to extent to you an invitation to each Christmas Dinner with my family and I whenever you wish.

  • @amyl8642
    @amyl8642 4 года назад

    This 10 min video explained this better than all my lectures and notes combined. 10/10

  • @GroBear007
    @GroBear007 8 лет назад +76

    exotic cranberries?

  • @helamansung6216
    @helamansung6216 7 лет назад +3

    Freaking awesome. My textbook gave me a robotic definition that just wasn't clicking, but you clarified it beautifully. Keep up the good work!

  • @djmaestrocal
    @djmaestrocal 11 лет назад +1

    I have been teaching AP Stats for 6 years and that was the BEST explanation of r-squared I have ever seen. I am sharing this with all my students. Compared to your explanation, mine was a fail. I can't wait to see your other videos that can help me with my own teaching of Stats. Thanks!

  • @charlescaison4376
    @charlescaison4376 6 лет назад

    Super helpful. You were the only person who helped me understand what R2 really means.

  • @cairosoncar5522
    @cairosoncar5522 3 года назад +3

    This was uploaded 9 years ago... wow. Anyway Thank you, that was explained really good!

  • @xp_pk
    @xp_pk 4 года назад +1

    Honestly, R^2 has been more confusing than calculus, until I watched this video. Thank you sooo much.

  • @richardgordon
    @richardgordon 5 лет назад +3

    Just amazing what a brilliant teacher can teach you! A really complicated concept explained in an interesting and entertaining way in 10 minuets! Kudos!

  • @BambiOnIce19
    @BambiOnIce19 7 лет назад +1

    I don't know about others, but to me, when i have that little bit of confusion about particular terminology in Statistics, you explain it perfectly. Well done to you.

  • @jakek7112
    @jakek7112 3 года назад

    Absolute GOAT. Insanely helpful 10 years later

  • @cynthiahawkins2142
    @cynthiahawkins2142 5 лет назад

    Mr. Nystrom, THANK you so much. I never leave comments but decided to leave one to let you know your explanation helped me tremendously. Please keep sharing your gift on this subject/area!!

  • @chyrenecutting8228
    @chyrenecutting8228 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you! I was having trouble remembering the meaning of values from my undergraduate stats class. This was a great reminder!

  • @lakhanfree317
    @lakhanfree317 5 лет назад

    Dude I was confused about the topic for months you cleared everything. Now it's even clearer than the crystal. Thanks a lots man. You are the best keep up the good work.

  • @juliawareham5445
    @juliawareham5445 9 лет назад +1

    You literally just saved my life... Assignment due in two hours. Did not understand my table. Thank you

  • @attainable_sports_cars
    @attainable_sports_cars 7 лет назад +9

    Great explanations, really enjoyed this video. Much better than my professor.

  • @natashahubbert4438
    @natashahubbert4438 9 лет назад +9

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Statistic was challenging until I stumbled upon your vid! :) You not only facilitated my understanding, you made learning it fun. Keep these video's coming. P.S. do you have any video's on other subjects?

  • @TheInnerExpedition
    @TheInnerExpedition 5 лет назад

    This is exactly what I was looking for in order to thoroughly explain my presentation tomorrow! Big thank you!

  • @anthonysmith5252
    @anthonysmith5252 2 года назад

    Best video of r2 Ive seen so far after watching numerous vids in my opinion.

  • @mihaip6449
    @mihaip6449 5 лет назад

    The greatest teacher! Crystal clear as usual.

  • @dr.curtisbreville3537
    @dr.curtisbreville3537 8 лет назад

    You explain things in a way I comprehend! You give examples and visuals and once I understand what these statistical models are trying to do, they stick. Thank you!

  • @wafasalah760
    @wafasalah760 4 года назад

    I think I spent the better half of my day trying to understand what on earth r^2 actually means and you just explained it in 10 mins!! Bless your soul!

  • @thaoha7106
    @thaoha7106 4 года назад

    First time I've found stats explanation so fun and easy to digest. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

  • @mrityunjaypathak8792
    @mrityunjaypathak8792 8 лет назад +5

    Liked the way, the concept was explained ! Many Thanks.

  • @madisonmafi9173
    @madisonmafi9173 6 лет назад

    Subscribed. I was sick and missed 4 days of math, I though I would never catch up but these videos are really helping make sense of the textbook. Awesome job!

  • @gerardbuckley8268
    @gerardbuckley8268 8 лет назад

    Awesome. I wish I had watched more of these videos last year. You have become a part of my AP Stat class!

  • @SQDLowkey
    @SQDLowkey 4 года назад

    Aw thanks man....this was literally the best video I've seen for understanding R-Squared...

  • @oneforyes
    @oneforyes 6 лет назад

    you have no idea how much you've helped me! I've read the stats chapter on this 3 times and didn't get it until I watched this.

  • @iamhumanbeing7
    @iamhumanbeing7 6 лет назад

    MrNystrom I must say that you've done a good job! You clarified my confusion! thanks!

  • @ShadowMoone
    @ShadowMoone 8 лет назад +3

    You are a fantastic teacher! Thanks for making this so clear. Math is not my thing; but you take what's so complicated and simplify it in a way that even I can understand it! And you crack me up! haha! Thank you so much!!!

  • @kendyderival8377
    @kendyderival8377 3 года назад

    I literally just completed a 3hour homework in 10 minutes. Thanks Professor.

  • @sudhansukumaryadav8319
    @sudhansukumaryadav8319 6 лет назад

    REALLY! It's all about the love for the subject. He is absorbed in the content of discussion .I love this.

  • @faseehahmalik8027
    @faseehahmalik8027 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much for uploading this! I was slightly confused but this video totally consolidated my understanding.

  • @minhajansari8272
    @minhajansari8272 5 лет назад

    You are the best educator I've scene on youtube. Nailed this tricky concept.

  • @sepidehshirazi4609
    @sepidehshirazi4609 8 лет назад

    love you, I respect you. After 20 years finally I got it . You are the best of the best.

  • @deepshome6616
    @deepshome6616 8 лет назад

    Thanks a lot MrNystorm. These concepts are really difficult to remember but the way you explain it, one would never forget. Though I scored fairly well in Business Statistics during my MBA I couldn't even tell anyone what is standard deviation if somebody asked me out of the blue until I stumbled across your video.

  • @RheniumGateWizard
    @RheniumGateWizard 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much!!! I've never learned so much in 10 minutes! :D

  • @jasoncowan4357
    @jasoncowan4357 6 лет назад

    Very well done! Thanks for doing these videos. Truly amazing. Love your passion.

  • @lucaimpellizzeri2435
    @lucaimpellizzeri2435 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you! You were a way more helpful than our stats professor! Bye

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    @chenosinkips1426 4 года назад

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  • @simonbru1
    @simonbru1 10 лет назад

    Dude, I love the way you teach stats. You cut out the jargon and keep it simple for people new to stats. Cheers.

  • @maherfamilycircus573
    @maherfamilycircus573 8 лет назад

    I'm a university student and you're the first person to explain this so I get it... THANK YOU!

  • @robhuntington8504
    @robhuntington8504 5 лет назад

    Wow- Not to give you a big head but...after watching between 7:20 and 7:50 I was like "Holy crap this is a good explanation. That's was the icing on the cake for my understanding" Was honestly a little blown away at how helpful this was. Another knock out of the park sir.

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    @smarikamishra1769 7 лет назад

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  • @claytonb.6662
    @claytonb.6662 10 лет назад

    You sir, are a savior, thank you so much for explaining all about r-squared and residuals and all of the other regression formulas, I payed attention in class and still didnt understand it but you explained it perfectly. Thank you so much and just keep on teaching the way you teach.

  • @vontressasalaam423
    @vontressasalaam423 5 лет назад

    Dang!!! For the first time I can honestly say i understand!!!! Thank you for such a thorough explanation!!

  • @route66minion
    @route66minion 9 лет назад

    Awesome, thanks for posting! Love your style and passion!

  • @ProfBoggs
    @ProfBoggs 12 лет назад

    Lucid explanation of R-squared without being boring. Thanks!

  • @fanearnshaw9125
    @fanearnshaw9125 3 месяца назад

    Thank you!!! This is the clearest explanation on youtube so far.

  • @dibopt08
    @dibopt08 6 лет назад

    wow. you made my life easy.
    Never understood regression analysis so easily before watching this video. Thank you so much :)

  • @uhhGohan
    @uhhGohan 6 лет назад +1

    I was struggling with this concept but you explained it in such a clear way that was easy to understand. Thank you very much you are fantastic at teaching!

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    @m1ni548 4 года назад

    You are by far one of the best teachers I´ve ever had school or not

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    @toddboothbee1361 6 лет назад

    This guy must be very, very smart, because he explains the concepts here clearly and simply.

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    @mwangimndegwa 6 лет назад

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    @mariapersaud9685 7 лет назад

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  • @amirnoorani5017
    @amirnoorani5017 6 лет назад

    I know nothing about Math but the way you taught R squared, I'm sure will never forget it.
    thanks bro and keep up the good work

  • @thisiserdinc
    @thisiserdinc 7 лет назад +2

    I have never seen someone with such a passion

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      @alia7750 5 лет назад

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  • @seunvictoria2580
    @seunvictoria2580 6 лет назад

    Your explanation has helped me understand how to interpret my research model. You're an awesome teacher

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    @hitendramotwani4793 6 лет назад

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  • @tritux
    @tritux 7 лет назад

    It´s the first time that I find interesting a stadistics class!! good job!

  • @MohammadAli-mr6gt
    @MohammadAli-mr6gt 6 лет назад

    Man! I loved the way you explained it! thank you :)

  • @shivinderk
    @shivinderk 3 года назад

    Excellent teacher! Loved his efforts...such clarity

  • @ontariobeaver9376
    @ontariobeaver9376 4 года назад +1

    You are a Rock! Thank you!

  • @heatherbartlett3666
    @heatherbartlett3666 6 лет назад

    Thank you for these videos! You have a wonderful teaching style.

  • @KajiAwaley
    @KajiAwaley 8 лет назад

    wow, good explanation. Initially, I confused but have patience to listen entire lecture. Superb!!!

  • @vandanabellani7585
    @vandanabellani7585 5 лет назад

    This explanation of concept made the topic more clear...thank you!

  • @choprafamilyadventures8349
    @choprafamilyadventures8349 9 лет назад +1

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  • @lorenab2869
    @lorenab2869 2 года назад

    THANK YOU!!! This was explained way better than my uni professor 😅😅

  • @mike-yj5mm
    @mike-yj5mm 6 лет назад

    most helpful video clips I've ever seen. Help me a lot. Thank you

  • @sagarravalia2345
    @sagarravalia2345 4 года назад

    Totally deserves a comment! Extremely clear. Repetitive? Yes, but that's what is needed to explain really well ☺️

  • @asimdelibasic6906
    @asimdelibasic6906 8 лет назад

    Excellently explained ! Thank you very much. God bless you!

  • @muchichinjk
    @muchichinjk 3 года назад

    You made it so easy to understand. Thank you so much.

  • @GrahamBillington
    @GrahamBillington 3 года назад

    You are such a good teacher. My AP teacher is so dry 😂

  • @doaataqi9886
    @doaataqi9886 6 лет назад

    I thought I will never understand stat..... thanks a million you have just saved my future :)

  • @gloverhaywood
    @gloverhaywood 8 лет назад

    Great work! You made this extremely easy to understand. Thanks!

  • @ou81y
    @ou81y 6 лет назад

    You sir are amazing at teaching! Don't stop, continue on. Forever.

  • @hannatredup2877
    @hannatredup2877 11 лет назад

    @MrNystrom My stats teacher is Karen Frazee. She told me she knows you. A couple days ago I took a retest on unit 1 and was able to bring my grade up on the test from a 56 to a 63 after watching your videos the night before. Granted I didn't watch all of them but I did better, and I would just like to say thank you so much.

  • @pacnite
    @pacnite 8 лет назад

    you are an incredible teacher. Thank you

  • @aricente
    @aricente 7 лет назад +22

    R.I.P headphone users. good content though

  • @LucaPerez610
    @LucaPerez610 7 лет назад +2

    this guy is amazing. i would pay to have him as my prof

  • @austinschwab5682
    @austinschwab5682 9 лет назад

    This is fantastic. Very passionate teacher!

  • @FalconFlyer75
    @FalconFlyer75 3 года назад

    theres no way a textbook could have explained this to me, I wish I knew about your videos when i started my stats class

  • @vedantkabra9665
    @vedantkabra9665 4 года назад

    Beautifully done.

  • @DaSauceSaini
    @DaSauceSaini 3 года назад

    Thank you! This is a must watch. Will share with my classes.

  • @makmillon1
    @makmillon1 7 лет назад

    love this guy... take a bow man

  • @seaginal
    @seaginal 9 лет назад +1

    God bless ya Mr Nystrom

  • @MktNinja
    @MktNinja 10 лет назад +1

    By far best explanation of concept of R-sq. Other vidz focus 2 much on the math and not on application of concept.

  • @me-yf2tv
    @me-yf2tv 10 лет назад +3

    You are the freaking man!

  • @fdzzxfgda
    @fdzzxfgda 7 лет назад +1

    Excellent explanation! Thank you