Stat-Talk #6

Stat-Talk #6

Decrypting the Bayesian vs Frequentist Debate

Decrypting the Bayesian vs Frequentist Debate

Understand the Fundamental Difference

Understand the Fundamental Difference

Learn to utilize both methods in your A/B tests

Learn to utilize both methods in your A/B tests

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

10:00 AM EST

10:00 AM EST

45 mins + 15 mins QnA

45 mins + 15 mins QnA

Topics

checkUnderstand the core difference between p-values and Chance to Beat Control.
checkLearn why Bayesians & Frequentists converge with uninformed priors.
checkGrasp why the chance of a winner being false is quite high.
checkSee through the limitations of both approaches.

Audience

This talk is for you if:

checkYou have been considering choosing Bayesian statistics for your A/B tests.
checkYou constantly feel a lot of your winners turn out to be false.
checkYou want to include prior knowledge in statistical inference, but are unsure how.
checkYou are just confused about the difference between the two schools of statistics.

After this talk, you will be clear where the difference between Bayesians and Frequentists matters and where it does not.

Meet Your Mentor

Meet Your Mentor

Ishan Goel

Ishan Goel

Built the Stats Engine at VWO

Built the Stats Engine at VWO

Founder & Educator

Former Head of Data Science

Author

Trained 60 Leaders

Founder & Educator

Former Head of Data Science

Author

Trained 60 Leaders

Hi! I am a statistician, a teacher and the founder of Thinking Bell.

I am known for simplifying experimentation with analogies, doodles, and games that make decisions sharper and science practical.

I have led data science research at VWO and recently taught 60 leaders at The Economist. I have authored the VWO Stats Blog and have delivered 15+ talks for experimenters.

Join me to master experimentation with clarity, depth, and fun.

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