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S8E07 Latent Variable Scaling: It *Do* Make No Nevermind

November 3, 2026·36 min
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In this week's episode Patrick and Greg discuss alternative methods for latent variable scaling, a topic about which we are often taught don't make no nevermind but in actually can potentially make great nevermind. Along the way they also discuss favorite mathematicians, speed squares, drill bits, the quarter pounder, barley corns, butts and hogsheads, one Helen versus one Herbert, microcenturies, parlor tricks, being overserved, the Great Gonzo, but wait...there's less, get on with it, and h...

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