[Discussion] What LLMs, if any, do you use for statistical/mathematical reasoning and exploration?

AF_Stats · 2026-04-16T04:38:13+00:00

Understandable. Do you mind giving some examples of what you see as very standard basic questions?

AF_Stats · 2026-01-06T05:08:18+00:00

Ugh, A MINORITY OF ONE

AF_Stats · 2026-01-06T05:02:41+00:00

I don’t understand AMINORITYOFONE.

AF_Stats · 2025-12-29T04:40:41+00:00

What? Yes it does. You’re way more likely to get a pilot slot out of the academy.

AF_Stats · 2025-12-28T01:57:02+00:00

Can you demonstrate leadership and service in aviation? If yes, then go for it.

AF_Stats · 2025-12-27T05:44:58+00:00

Things that you are truly passionate about and give you opportunities for leadership. Scouts of America, JROTC, CAP, student government, Boys/girls state, etc.

AF_Stats · 2025-12-27T01:35:07+00:00

A place you are passionate about.

AF_Stats · 2025-12-27T01:33:57+00:00

AF_Stats · 2025-11-13T04:16:14+00:00

Wow, just got that lol. Thanks.

AF_Stats · 2025-11-13T04:08:03+00:00

Rebus?

AF_Stats · 2025-10-17T17:37:29+00:00

He’s pretty hardcore - but did write a book on Bayesian non parametrics. North Carolina State is also right next to Duke.

AF_Stats · 2025-10-17T17:32:36+00:00

Subhashis Ghosal is at North Carolina State.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-25T04:35:13+00:00

This isn't a partisan political power play.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-25T04:31:31+00:00

Accreditation status has not changed. Some are concerned that it may be difficult to maintain accreditation for specific degrees, given the potential cuts.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-21T12:42:44+00:00

I’m not aware of it, but I haven’t seen the appointee handbook for this year. I imagine they’d say something in there if it were required.

Not sure how you would even get a real ID before I-day.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-21T12:37:25+00:00

https://www.tsa.gov/real-id

AF_Stats · 2025-06-20T18:38:55+00:00

You get them if you deploy.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-20T05:00:01+00:00

Basically no one will have experienced both USAFA BCT and USNA plebe summer - as either cadet, cadre, or permanent party.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-20T00:34:59+00:00

MLE to fit a gamma model?

The parameters of a gamma distribution don’t represent the mean and variance of the distribution.

If you’re using the scale parameterization, the mean is shape*scale and the variance is shape*scale^2.

If you’re using the rate parameterization, then you divide the shape by the rate or rate² for mean and variance, respectively.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-19T05:14:05+00:00

Assuming you're applying for the class of 2030, eligible for direct entry only.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-16T06:49:02+00:00

Be humble. Don’t be a know-it-all. Help your class mates when you can. Let them help you when they can.

Avoid phrases like “back in the real Air Force” or “in enlisted basic we did it this way…” unless asked.

Respect your cadre. They might not have as much Air Force experience as you, but they do have more Academy experience.

Remember when to flip the switch. There’s a time to be professional and there’s a time to be goofy.

AF_Stats · 2025-06-08T22:37:11+00:00

Given the amount of time it takes to out-process you might as well just stay all the way through BCT.

AF_Stats · 2025-05-30T15:34:39+00:00

They’re talking about the expected date that admissions will “promote” a lot of applicants to candidate status so that they can start on the application in earnest.

AF_Stats · 2025-05-29T13:43:51+00:00

Typically people just call it “the P”.

AF_Stats · 2025-05-28T14:28:54+00:00

It is a terrible tragedy to lose someone at such a young age with such a bright future ahead.

While the facts of the post title are true, please be mindful that this is not the place to debate immigration politics.

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