In this podcast, students from the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences speak about important texts from their degree programme. Each episode features a different team of hosts who present one text. The hosts say why and how those texts are important and give an introduction in order to help access and read the long and often complicated texts.

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In episode 4a of talking texts inferential statistics – mind the gap We, Karina and Bernadette,discuss the text: “Inference and error in surveys” in: Survey Methodology by Groves et al. We explain the meaning of the words inference and error, summarize the text and talk about why it is relevant. In addition, we talk about Sherlock Holmes and how statistics can make the world a better place. <h2>Time cues</h2>These time cues will help you find the topics we discussed or resume where you stopped listening. 00:00:00 Introduction of hosts, topic and text 00.02.34 Part 100.02.34 What does inference mean?00:03:58 What is error in statistics? 00:04.36 How seeing error from a statistician&#39;s point of view might improve our lives00:05:43 Part 2 What is the text about and why does it matter?00:05:59 Features of the text we found difficult 00:06:54 Summary of the text 00:08:50 Why is the text relevant <h2>Links and resources</h2>link to episode page http://talkingtexts.de/episode-4/?preview_id=131&amp;preview_nonce=2021cc2346&amp;preview=true <h2>Credit</h2>Cover art: Anna MahendraMusic Bela Bartok, Irene Damert, Felix Spieß

Ep. 4a  Inferential statistics - mind the gap

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In episode 4b we, Karina and Bernadette, explain some of the notions of error and statistical concepts. We then discuss one of the tasks from the text and present our solutions . <h3>Time cues episode 4b</h3>00:00:39 Part 3: different concepts in inferential statistics00:01:09 Inferential and descriptive statistics00:02:18 Error in studies00:03:20 Errors of observation00:04:58 Errors of non-observation00:07:58 Part V: Discussion of Task from: Inference and Error in Surveys00:08:26 Information before starting00:09:19 What are the important parameters of the study?00:10:37Discussion of task 1a)00:11:24 Discussion of task 1b) and 1c)00:15:49 Summary<h3>Links and resources</h3>LiteratureGROVES, Robert M., et al. “Inference and error in surveys” in: Survey methodology. John Wiley &amp; Sons, 2011. 39-67. http://talkingtexts.de/episode-4/

Ep. 4b Inferential statistics - mind the gap

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<h2>Introduction</h2>Welcome to episode 3 of the podcast “talking texts”. In this episode “skipping class – Is attendance, the solution for good grades?”, Jimmy and Luisa explain the main results of the scientific paper “Skipping class in college and exam performance: Evidence from a regression discontinuity classroom” and discuss their own experiences with skipping. <h2>Time cues</h2>00:00 Introduction00:45 Opener for episode01:50 Study design and facts04:22 Results05:40 Conclusion and own experiences08:01 Closing words09:45 Outro <h2>Guests</h2>Celina DepiereuxChristopher Klemmer<h2> </h2><h2>Resources and links</h2>Dobkin, C., Gil, R., &amp; Marion, J. (2010). Skipping class in college and exam performance: Evidence from a regression discontinuity classroom experiment. Economics of Education Review, 29(4), 566-575. <a href="https://people.ucsc.edu/~cdobkin/Papers/2010%20Skipping%20class%20in%20college%20and%20exam%20performance%20Evidence%20from%20a%20regression%20discontinuity%20classroom%20experiment.pdf" rel="nofollow">link</a> Link to website <a href="http://talkingtexts.de/episode-3/" rel="nofollow">http://talkingtexts.de/episode-3/</a> <h2>Word list</h2>Midterms – important exams in the middle of an academic yearAttendance rate – percentage of how many students actually visited the class in average.Mandatory – a class is mandatory when you have to attend all the classes dates of a course.Regression discontinuity – scientific tool to compare pretest and posttest performance after implementing a specific policy <h2>Credit:</h2>Cover art: Anna MahendraMusic Bela Bartok, Irene Damert, Felix Spieß

Ep. 3 Skipping class –  Is attendance, the solution for good grades?

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This is the podcast Talking Texts: the podcast about important texts from your degree program. In episode 2 – Is abortion a crime? the hosts Marzia and Marlow will talk about the text “Abortion regimes of the OECD countries and their determining factors by comparison” by Edith Gindulis. This text deals with the issue of abortion and its criminalization. It also discusses which countries have questionable abortion rights. <h3>Time cues</h3>00:01 introduction01:24 opener01:26 topic of the text02:45 statistical background05:28 conclusion06:58 discussion10:37 outro <h3>Links and resources</h3>Gindulis, Edith. Die Abtreibungsregime der OECD-Länder und ihre Bestimmungsfaktoren im Vergleich. Österreichische Zeitschrift für Politikwissenschaft, 2002, 31. Jg., Nr. 3, S. 315-336.Link to the text: <a href="https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/handle/document/6004" rel="nofollow">https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/handle/document/6004</a> Link to website <a href="http://talkingtexts.de/episode-2/" rel="nofollow">http://talkingtexts.de/episode-2/</a><a href="http://talkingtexts.de/episode-2/" rel="nofollow"> </a><h3>Credit:</h3>Cover art: Anna MahendraMusic: Felix Spieß

Ep. 2  Is abortion a crime ?

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In today&#39;s episode of Talking Texts, the hosts Christoph and Rick explain the economic use of Nudging in everyday live and how the number of organ donations can be increased using nudging techniques. While giving several examples of how Nudging can affect any of us, their episode is based on the award-winning bestseller book: “Nudge: Improving-Decisions-Health-Happiness” from Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein. <h2>Time cues</h2>00:00 Opener00:51 Intro01:08 What is Nudging? Examples.05:32 Nudging and Organ Donation10:18 Discussion                                         16:00 Outro    <h2>Terms</h2>Verhaltensökonomik is behavioural economics in EnglishBundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung <a href="https://www.bzga.de/home/bzga/" rel="nofollow">(BZgA)</a>. This translates as federal center for health education. The task of this centre is to inform citizens about health and important measurements. For more information go to their <a href="https://www.bzga.de/home/bzga/" rel="nofollow">webpage</a>. &#34;REWE&#34; is the name of a supermarket-chain in Germany. REWE is short for &#34;Revisionsverband der Westkauf-Genossenschaften&#34; (Audit union for Westkauf-Cooperatives). <h2>Links and Resources                                     </h2>German Version: Nudge. Wie man kluge Entscheidungen anstößt (übersetzt von Christoph Bausum). Econ, Berlin 2009, ISBN 978-3-430-20081-3 Thaler, R. H., &amp; Sunstein, C. R.. Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Penguin. 2009. Link to website http://talkingtexts.de/episode-1/ Link to BZgA https://www.bzga.de/home/bzga/ <h2>Credit</h2>Cover art: Anna MahendraMusic Bela Bartok, Irene Damert, Felix Spieß

Ep. 1  You just got nudged!

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This episode of talking texts introduces the hosts and single episodes of the first season. We will talk about the purpose and aim of the podcast as well as how it can help you with difficult texts from your degree program.Here is the link to the webpage: <a href="http://talkingtexts.de" rel="nofollow">http://talkingtexts.de</a>You’ll find the single episodes by clicking on the respective links:Ep. 0 http://talkingtexts.de/episode-0/Ep. 1 http://talkingtexts.de/episode-1/Ep. 2 http://talkingtexts.de/episode-2/Ep. 3 http://talkingtexts.de/episode-3/Ep. 4 http://talkingtexts.de/episode-4/

Ep. 0 Introducing talking texts

Studens explain important texts from their degree programe

In this podcast, students from the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg speak about important texts from their degree programme. Each episode features a different team of hosts who present one text. The hosts say why and how those texts are important and give an introduction in order to help access and read the long and often complicated texts.

Talking Texts

Episodes

Ep. 4a Inferential statistics - mind the gap

Ep. 4b Inferential statistics - mind the gap

Ep. 3 Skipping class – Is attendance, the solution for good grades?

Ep. 2 Is abortion a crime ?

Ep. 1 You just got nudged!

Ep. 0 Introducing talking texts

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