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

How should you interpret R squared? what does it really tell us?
this video should help

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  • @FUTBOLis1
    @FUTBOLis18 жыл бұрын

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

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    @nicolasdangond1978

    7 жыл бұрын

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

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    @MichaelDeLaRosa

    6 жыл бұрын

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    @duckymomo7935

    5 жыл бұрын

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    @henrmota

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @oldeubank
    @oldeubank9 жыл бұрын

    A born educator. Respect.

  • @shishirmaharana4022

    @shishirmaharana4022

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really got some Feynman feels from his explanation.

  • @skeptikai
    @skeptikai8 жыл бұрын

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

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    @heldenhaft46108 жыл бұрын

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  • @shishirmaharana4022
    @shishirmaharana40223 жыл бұрын

    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
    @chinaprise7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @quetzalamaru
    @quetzalamaru9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @raincarlton3457
    @raincarlton345710 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cyeager2525
    @cyeager25257 жыл бұрын

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

  • @debraroc627

    @debraroc627

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shishirmaharana4022

    @shishirmaharana4022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@debraroc627 He reminds me of Feynman.

  • @cesar.vasconcelos
    @cesar.vasconcelos8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GroBear007
    @GroBear0078 жыл бұрын

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  • @epvtrinidad

    @epvtrinidad

    6 жыл бұрын

    found it funny actually

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    @rebecca_akin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because why not

  • @helamansung6216
    @helamansung62167 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chris12dec
    @chris12dec8 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible teacher!

  • @djmaestrocal
    @djmaestrocal11 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @lakhanfree317
    @lakhanfree3175 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cynthiahawkins2142
    @cynthiahawkins21425 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @fergusryan2149
    @fergusryan21495 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @BambiOnIce19
    @BambiOnIce197 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @richardgordon
    @richardgordon5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @natashahubbert4438
    @natashahubbert44389 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @gerardbuckley8268
    @gerardbuckley82688 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wafasalah760
    @wafasalah7604 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @madisonmafi9173
    @madisonmafi91736 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @dr.curtisbreville3537
    @dr.curtisbreville35378 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @chyrenecutting8228
    @chyrenecutting82287 жыл бұрын

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

  • @simonbru1
    @simonbru110 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cairosoncar5522
    @cairosoncar55223 жыл бұрын

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

  • @amyl8642
    @amyl86424 жыл бұрын

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

  • @claytonb.6662
    @claytonb.666210 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @deepshome6616
    @deepshome66168 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @thaoha7106
    @thaoha71064 жыл бұрын

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

  • @juliawareham5445
    @juliawareham54459 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ShadowMoone
    @ShadowMoone8 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @TheInnerExpedition
    @TheInnerExpedition5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @smarikamishra1769
    @smarikamishra17697 жыл бұрын

    Lol wat a teacher, enthusiastic and cute. Loved yur teaching style.

  • @mwangimndegwa
    @mwangimndegwa6 жыл бұрын

    Love how you teach keep the fire burning,......we need more teachers like you especially hear in Kenya

  • @oneforyes
    @oneforyes6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @charlescaison4376
    @charlescaison43766 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xp_pk
    @xp_pk4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sepidehshirazi4609
    @sepidehshirazi46098 жыл бұрын

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

  • @amirnoorani5017
    @amirnoorani50177 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @sudhansukumaryadav8319
    @sudhansukumaryadav83196 жыл бұрын

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

  • @minhajansari8272
    @minhajansari82725 жыл бұрын

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

  • @uhhGohan
    @uhhGohan6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @attainable_sports_cars
    @attainable_sports_cars7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jakek7112
    @jakek71123 жыл бұрын

    Absolute GOAT. Insanely helpful 10 years later

  • @robhuntington8504
    @robhuntington85045 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @maherfamilycircus573
    @maherfamilycircus5738 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SQDLowkey
    @SQDLowkey4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @iamhumanbeing7
    @iamhumanbeing77 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dibopt08
    @dibopt086 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mihaip6449
    @mihaip64495 жыл бұрын

    The greatest teacher! Crystal clear as usual.

  • @faseehahmalik8027
    @faseehahmalik80277 жыл бұрын

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

  • @anthonysmith5252
    @anthonysmith52522 жыл бұрын

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

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    @mariapersaud96857 жыл бұрын

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    @seunvictoria25806 жыл бұрын

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

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    @chenosinkips14264 жыл бұрын

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    @route66minion9 жыл бұрын

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  • @KajiAwaley
    @KajiAwaley8 жыл бұрын

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

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    @m1ni5484 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hannatredup2877
    @hannatredup287711 жыл бұрын

    @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.

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    @sagarravalia23454 жыл бұрын

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  • @vontressasalaam423
    @vontressasalaam4235 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jasoncowan4357
    @jasoncowan43576 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mrityunjaypathak8792
    @mrityunjaypathak87928 жыл бұрын

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

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    @thisiserdinc7 жыл бұрын

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    @alia7750

    5 жыл бұрын

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  • @ernestkirubakaran
    @ernestkirubakaran9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mr Nystrom. Can you please make a video explaining Adjusted R squared as well?

  • @RheniumGateWizard
    @RheniumGateWizard7 жыл бұрын

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

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    @kendyderival83773 жыл бұрын

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

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    @choprafamilyadventures83499 жыл бұрын

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  • @ProfBoggs
    @ProfBoggs12 жыл бұрын

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

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    @hamiltonszum299512 жыл бұрын

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  • @lucaimpellizzeri2435
    @lucaimpellizzeri24357 жыл бұрын

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

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    @hitendramotwani47936 жыл бұрын

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  • @tritux
    @tritux7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @slikslik313
    @slikslik3138 жыл бұрын

    Good explanation ! Do we have these residuals in " Bob`s " becasue of different topping prices ? And for example when we have 2 toppings they can be for different price ?

  • @deepshome6616
    @deepshome66168 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain rsquared in Logistic Regression ? Since a logistic regression has two outputs 1 and 0. Next, what we can predict is the *probability of getting a 1 or 0*. So what would rsquared mean here ? Like 72% of the variability in probability could be explained by the model ?

  • @mike-yj5mm
    @mike-yj5mm6 жыл бұрын

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    @LucaPerez6107 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MktNinja
    @MktNinja10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @GrahamBillington
    @GrahamBillington3 жыл бұрын

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

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    @alexchen15386 жыл бұрын

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    @ou81y6 жыл бұрын

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  • @bryansenkercpa5666
    @bryansenkercpa56666 жыл бұрын

    8:10, R^2, the variability in Y explained by the model. Great video Sir!

  • @sheffturner
    @sheffturner8 жыл бұрын

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    @MohammadAli-mr6gt6 жыл бұрын

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    @fanearnshaw91253 ай бұрын

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    @toddboothbee13616 жыл бұрын

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    @DaSauceSaini3 жыл бұрын

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    @GabrielBrumaru11 жыл бұрын

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    @ontariobeaver93764 жыл бұрын

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    @shivinderk4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent teacher! Loved his efforts...such clarity

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    @crystalshredder10 жыл бұрын

    You're awesome. Thank you for the video! I understood the concept a lot better.

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    @makmillon17 жыл бұрын

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  • @jessicapink1324
    @jessicapink13246 жыл бұрын

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  • @justinmaylath6397
    @justinmaylath63977 жыл бұрын

    Very effective in explaining the what r-squared measures.....great teching style!

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    @muchichinjk3 жыл бұрын

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

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    @blujonathong11 жыл бұрын

    ily.. without you, id probably fail my chapter test tomorrow!

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    @vedantkabra96654 жыл бұрын

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    @austinschwab56829 жыл бұрын

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