Chapter
Questioning the Accuracy of a Statistical Thesis on Plane Crashes
31:27 - 39:21 (07:53)
The thesis on plane crashes based on rice paddy fields as a numerical marker has been widely criticized, however, other factors should be taken into consideration such as the weather and poor decision-making.
Clips
In an analysis of Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, the claim that pilot cultures are the most important variable in airplane crashes is challenged by the fact that internal training reforms at Korean Air were able to reduce their crash rate significantly.
31:27 - 33:31 (02:03)
Summary
In an analysis of Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, the claim that pilot cultures are the most important variable in airplane crashes is challenged by the fact that internal training reforms at Korean Air were able to reduce their crash rate significantly.
ChapterQuestioning the Accuracy of a Statistical Thesis on Plane Crashes
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The speaker criticizes an individual who claims that Germany and South Korea have a higher percentage of plane crashes without acknowledging the nuances and complexities of the data.
33:31 - 34:46 (01:14)
Summary
The speaker criticizes an individual who claims that Germany and South Korea have a higher percentage of plane crashes without acknowledging the nuances and complexities of the data.
ChapterQuestioning the Accuracy of a Statistical Thesis on Plane Crashes
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
This podcast episode discusses the ethnic theory of plane crashes presented in "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell, which explores how Asian numbering systems and rice farming may have contributed to the success of Asian individuals in mathematics.
34:47 - 36:45 (01:58)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the ethnic theory of plane crashes presented in "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell, which explores how Asian numbering systems and rice farming may have contributed to the success of Asian individuals in mathematics.
ChapterQuestioning the Accuracy of a Statistical Thesis on Plane Crashes
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The speaker points out the limitations in a study that relates math scores to rice farming in Asia, suggesting the reasoning is flawed and ignores other factors affecting academic achievement.
36:45 - 39:21 (02:36)
Summary
The speaker points out the limitations in a study that relates math scores to rice farming in Asia, suggesting the reasoning is flawed and ignores other factors affecting academic achievement.