Ben Harrap
@bharrap.bsky.social
doer of data things at Yardhura Walani
vice president of statsoc.org.au
I do #rstats, surveys, biostatistics, #IDSov
on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands
not Indigenous, non-binary (they/them)
benharrap.com
vice president of statsoc.org.au
I do #rstats, surveys, biostatistics, #IDSov
on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands
not Indigenous, non-binary (they/them)
benharrap.com
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Ben Harrap
@bharrap.bsky.social
· Dec 9
Re-sharing my starter pack so I can update my pinned post
If you're a statistician, data scientist, or someone doing statsy or data sciencey things in Australia or Aotearoa (New Zealand) and want to be on the list, just let me know!
go.bsky.app/3wERdAo
If you're a statistician, data scientist, or someone doing statsy or data sciencey things in Australia or Aotearoa (New Zealand) and want to be on the list, just let me know!
go.bsky.app/3wERdAo
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"Trans ideology" should hit the same as "Black ideology" or "Hispanic ideology" or "Gay ideology" or "Female ideology". People are just trying to live their lives and be treated like people.
this is still a popular meme format, right? im still a hip shitposter?
oh, also: transphobes can go get fucked <3
oh, also: transphobes can go get fucked <3
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 AM
"Trans ideology" should hit the same as "Black ideology" or "Hispanic ideology" or "Gay ideology" or "Female ideology". People are just trying to live their lives and be treated like people.
Tis the season of antacid and foods I probably shouldn't be eating
December 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Tis the season of antacid and foods I probably shouldn't be eating
I was too busy enjoying myself and forgot pictures, but the milk buns from yesterday were accompanied by porchetta and several salads, followed by a peach tiramisu 🤤
Hope you're all having a yummy day
Hope you're all having a yummy day
December 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I was too busy enjoying myself and forgot pictures, but the milk buns from yesterday were accompanied by porchetta and several salads, followed by a peach tiramisu 🤤
Hope you're all having a yummy day
Hope you're all having a yummy day
Getting ready for Christmas lunch
Step 1, milk buns
Step 1, milk buns
December 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Getting ready for Christmas lunch
Step 1, milk buns
Step 1, milk buns
There's still space on the starter pack!
If you're a statistics/data science or adjacent person living in/are from the pacific region and you want to be added, just let me know (DMs are OK)
#statssky #datascience #databs
If you're a statistics/data science or adjacent person living in/are from the pacific region and you want to be added, just let me know (DMs are OK)
#statssky #datascience #databs
Re-sharing my starter pack so I can update my pinned post
If you're a statistician, data scientist, or someone doing statsy or data sciencey things in Australia or Aotearoa (New Zealand) and want to be on the list, just let me know!
go.bsky.app/3wERdAo
If you're a statistician, data scientist, or someone doing statsy or data sciencey things in Australia or Aotearoa (New Zealand) and want to be on the list, just let me know!
go.bsky.app/3wERdAo
December 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
There's still space on the starter pack!
If you're a statistics/data science or adjacent person living in/are from the pacific region and you want to be added, just let me know (DMs are OK)
#statssky #datascience #databs
If you're a statistics/data science or adjacent person living in/are from the pacific region and you want to be added, just let me know (DMs are OK)
#statssky #datascience #databs
Reposted by Ben Harrap
🚀 The RSS presents "Statistics for Every Body: Inclusive Data Communication" on Jan 28, 2026!
📊 Learn to make your data accessible for audiences with visual & auditory impairments with experts from BBC News, ONS & more.
🔗Event details: bit.ly/Stats4Every1
#StatsSky #DataVis #RStats #InclusiveStats
📊 Learn to make your data accessible for audiences with visual & auditory impairments with experts from BBC News, ONS & more.
🔗Event details: bit.ly/Stats4Every1
#StatsSky #DataVis #RStats #InclusiveStats
December 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🚀 The RSS presents "Statistics for Every Body: Inclusive Data Communication" on Jan 28, 2026!
📊 Learn to make your data accessible for audiences with visual & auditory impairments with experts from BBC News, ONS & more.
🔗Event details: bit.ly/Stats4Every1
#StatsSky #DataVis #RStats #InclusiveStats
📊 Learn to make your data accessible for audiences with visual & auditory impairments with experts from BBC News, ONS & more.
🔗Event details: bit.ly/Stats4Every1
#StatsSky #DataVis #RStats #InclusiveStats
Reposted by Ben Harrap
Fantastic! $650k awarded via the Research Software Maintenance Fund for “Enabling the Next Generation of Contributors to R”—mentoring new contributors, modernizing R’s dev infrastructure, and strengthening the R Foundation.
r-consortium.org/posts/650K-f...
#rstats
r-consortium.org/posts/650K-f...
#rstats
R Consortium - Enabling the Next Generation of Contributors to R
The Software Sustainability Institute (UK) has awarded a grant of USD $650,000 under the Research Software Maintenance Fund, to the project Enabling the Next Generation of Contributors to R.
r-consortium.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Fantastic! $650k awarded via the Research Software Maintenance Fund for “Enabling the Next Generation of Contributors to R”—mentoring new contributors, modernizing R’s dev infrastructure, and strengthening the R Foundation.
r-consortium.org/posts/650K-f...
#rstats
r-consortium.org/posts/650K-f...
#rstats
In doing code reviews I have identified this same issue more than 0 times
I am just learning of this 2015 retraction, adding to my "science as amateur software engineering" files. Seems they classified missing values as obs outcome of interest (divorce). Classified 32% of sample divorced, rather than true 5%. retractionwatch.com/2015/07/21/t...
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In doing code reviews I have identified this same issue more than 0 times
Reposted by Ben Harrap
Have you got a PhD in Statistics (or related field) and experience in Statistical Consulting? A continuing position at the Australian National University is now open 🇦🇺🦘🐨.
Would love to get an #rstats person if possible ☺️
Apply by 18 Jan 👉 jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/course-... #statssky #statsky
Would love to get an #rstats person if possible ☺️
Apply by 18 Jan 👉 jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/course-... #statssky #statsky
Course Coordinator - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia
Classification: Academic Level BSalary package: $121,598 – 137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing (flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be consider...
jobs.anu.edu.au
December 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Have you got a PhD in Statistics (or related field) and experience in Statistical Consulting? A continuing position at the Australian National University is now open 🇦🇺🦘🐨.
Would love to get an #rstats person if possible ☺️
Apply by 18 Jan 👉 jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/course-... #statssky #statsky
Would love to get an #rstats person if possible ☺️
Apply by 18 Jan 👉 jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/course-... #statssky #statsky
Natural process Ethiopian coffee has always been my favourite and these beans from Market Lane are unbelievably tasty
So good I almost want to change my rating scale to include an extra category
So good I almost want to change my rating scale to include an extra category
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Natural process Ethiopian coffee has always been my favourite and these beans from Market Lane are unbelievably tasty
So good I almost want to change my rating scale to include an extra category
So good I almost want to change my rating scale to include an extra category
I know unseasoned chicken breast is very White People coded but the maillard reaction is an incredible thing
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I know unseasoned chicken breast is very White People coded but the maillard reaction is an incredible thing
Reposted by Ben Harrap
{ggview} can print plots to Viewer (Rstudio or Positron) with true scaling. Adjust plot settings and see the final proportions immediately.
Save the plot once 👌
e.g.:
ggplot(...) +
ggview::canvas(width = 220, height = 220*2/3, units = "mm", dpi = 300)
per @nrennie.bsky.social #datavis #rstats
Save the plot once 👌
e.g.:
ggplot(...) +
ggview::canvas(width = 220, height = 220*2/3, units = "mm", dpi = 300)
per @nrennie.bsky.social #datavis #rstats
December 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
{ggview} can print plots to Viewer (Rstudio or Positron) with true scaling. Adjust plot settings and see the final proportions immediately.
Save the plot once 👌
e.g.:
ggplot(...) +
ggview::canvas(width = 220, height = 220*2/3, units = "mm", dpi = 300)
per @nrennie.bsky.social #datavis #rstats
Save the plot once 👌
e.g.:
ggplot(...) +
ggview::canvas(width = 220, height = 220*2/3, units = "mm", dpi = 300)
per @nrennie.bsky.social #datavis #rstats
Kicking off my annual leave in the best way possible...
With a couple hours of meetings and ticking off ~20 emails
With a couple hours of meetings and ticking off ~20 emails
December 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Kicking off my annual leave in the best way possible...
With a couple hours of meetings and ticking off ~20 emails
With a couple hours of meetings and ticking off ~20 emails
Reposted by Ben Harrap
ViCBiostat Summer School: Register now below so you don’t miss out on e.g. Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen’s causal inference course covering a range of topics in “quasi-experimental” approaches: difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, synthetic controls etc. #EpiSky #CausalSky
🚨 Registrations now open! 🚨
The ViCBiostat Summer School (Feb 13–20, 2026) is a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading local & international experts in causal inference, estimands, meta-analysis, and cluster RCTs.
📍 Melbourne / Online
Links below 👇
The ViCBiostat Summer School (Feb 13–20, 2026) is a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading local & international experts in causal inference, estimands, meta-analysis, and cluster RCTs.
📍 Melbourne / Online
Links below 👇
Registrations now open for the ViCBiostat Summer School - Feb 13-20, 2026 (Melbourne/online)!
Features courses by local & international experts in causal inference, estimands, meta-analysis and cluster RCTs
Info: www.vicbiostat.org.au/short-courses
Register: www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
Features courses by local & international experts in causal inference, estimands, meta-analysis and cluster RCTs
Info: www.vicbiostat.org.au/short-courses
Register: www.trybooking.com/events/landi...
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
ViCBiostat Summer School: Register now below so you don’t miss out on e.g. Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen’s causal inference course covering a range of topics in “quasi-experimental” approaches: difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, synthetic controls etc. #EpiSky #CausalSky
It feels like a long time coming, but graduation time is finally here 🎉🎓
December 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It feels like a long time coming, but graduation time is finally here 🎉🎓
Friendly reminder to everyone (me) having time off soon - if you can't uncondition yourself from automatically opening your emails, maybe uninstall the app 🙃
December 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Friendly reminder to everyone (me) having time off soon - if you can't uncondition yourself from automatically opening your emails, maybe uninstall the app 🙃
Reposted by Ben Harrap
I'm teaching Statistical Rethinking again starting Jan 2026. This time with live lectures, divided into Beginner and Experienced sections. Will be a lot more work for me, but I hope much better for students.
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'm teaching Statistical Rethinking again starting Jan 2026. This time with live lectures, divided into Beginner and Experienced sections. Will be a lot more work for me, but I hope much better for students.
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
Reposted by Ben Harrap
HEY! YOU! ggdibbler 0.6.1 is finally up on CRAN!
harriet-mason.github.io/ggdibbler/in...
You can now pass random variables to any aesthetic in any ggplot geom/stat. If you can express it as a distribution, ggdibbler can plot it. It also works with ggplot extensions, like gganimate. #rstats
harriet-mason.github.io/ggdibbler/in...
You can now pass random variables to any aesthetic in any ggplot geom/stat. If you can express it as a distribution, ggdibbler can plot it. It also works with ggplot extensions, like gganimate. #rstats
December 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
HEY! YOU! ggdibbler 0.6.1 is finally up on CRAN!
harriet-mason.github.io/ggdibbler/in...
You can now pass random variables to any aesthetic in any ggplot geom/stat. If you can express it as a distribution, ggdibbler can plot it. It also works with ggplot extensions, like gganimate. #rstats
harriet-mason.github.io/ggdibbler/in...
You can now pass random variables to any aesthetic in any ggplot geom/stat. If you can express it as a distribution, ggdibbler can plot it. It also works with ggplot extensions, like gganimate. #rstats
Where did this peer review norm of providing a summary of the research in the review come from?
It should be evident from your feedback that you actually read the paper
It should be evident from your feedback that you actually read the paper
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Where did this peer review norm of providing a summary of the research in the review come from?
It should be evident from your feedback that you actually read the paper
It should be evident from your feedback that you actually read the paper
I just realised that another blog post of mine had disappeared in my switch to a quarto sites, so I've reuploaded it (thanks github)
Go read about the "Great Australian Statisticians" design I made for the SSA t-shirt competition #statssky
benharrap.com/post/2020-12...
Go read about the "Great Australian Statisticians" design I made for the SSA t-shirt competition #statssky
benharrap.com/post/2020-12...
Designing a t-shirt – Ben Harrap
benharrap.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I just realised that another blog post of mine had disappeared in my switch to a quarto sites, so I've reuploaded it (thanks github)
Go read about the "Great Australian Statisticians" design I made for the SSA t-shirt competition #statssky
benharrap.com/post/2020-12...
Go read about the "Great Australian Statisticians" design I made for the SSA t-shirt competition #statssky
benharrap.com/post/2020-12...
My favourite learning from #ASC2025 was from @robjhyndman.com
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
My favourite learning from #ASC2025 was from @robjhyndman.com
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
Reposted by Ben Harrap
Tongs can help avoid cross-contamination of food items (important for those with allergies), but requires someone monitoring them. If someone drops the tongs on the floor and puts them back, you might as well not have them!
In my past life doing serving/catering, tong refreshing was a common task
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In my past life doing serving/catering, tong refreshing was a common task
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December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tongs can help avoid cross-contamination of food items (important for those with allergies), but requires someone monitoring them. If someone drops the tongs on the floor and puts them back, you might as well not have them!
In my past life doing serving/catering, tong refreshing was a common task
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In my past life doing serving/catering, tong refreshing was a common task
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