Stat Mania

Why Use the Geometric Distribution?

The geometric distribution models the number of trials until the first success in independent Bernoulli trials. This post explains when and why to use it, with a real-world…

Abdullah Al Mahmud

Jun 3, 2026

Understanding the Negative Binomial Distribution

3 min

probability

discrete distributions

negative binomial

The negative binomial distribution models the number of trials needed to achieve a fixed number of successes. This post explains its formulation, real-world applications…

Abdullah Al Mahmud

Jun 3, 2026

How to Reset a Bootable USB Drive Using the Linux Command Line

A step-by-step guide to safely wiping a bootable Linux live USB and converting it back into a standard storage drive.

Dev Author

Jun 2, 2026

How to Save Git Credentials on Windows, macOS, and Linux

A quick guide to configuring Git credential helpers so you never have to re-type your password or token.

Dev Author

Jun 1, 2026

Be Impressive with Mathematics

1 min

Mathematics

recreational-math

A satirical note showing how (1+1=2) can be obscured using complex identities to appear more impressive for academic reviewers.

Abdullah Al Mahmud

Apr 23, 2026

SVM vs ANN: relative power, and usage guidelines

Here’s a clear comparison of SVM vs ANN, their relative power, and usage guidelines.

Abdullah Al Mahmud

Jan 5, 2026

Interaction Effect in Regression Analysis

An interaction effect means the effect of one variable on the outcome depends on the level of another variable.

Abdullah Al Mahmud

Nov 19, 2025

Z-score: What it is and what it does

A z-score (also known as a standard score or z-value) measures how many standard deviations a data point is from the mean of a distribution. It’s a way of…

Abdullah Al Mahmud

Nov 19, 2025