
statistics-math
Statistics, probability, linear algebra, and mathematical foundations for data science
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npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-data-engineer --skill statistics-math- 01
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SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Statistics & Mathematics
Mathematical foundations for data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis.
Quick Start
import numpy as np
import scipy.stats as stats
from sklearn.linear_model import LinearRegression
# Descriptive Statistics
data = np.array([23, 45, 67, 32, 45, 67, 89, 12, 34, 56])
print(f"Mean: {np.mean(data):.2f}")
print(f"Median: {np.median(data):.2f}")
print(f"Std Dev: {np.std(data, ddof=1):.2f}")
print(f"IQR: {np.percentile(data, 75) - np.percentile(data, 25):.2f}")
# Hypothesis Testing
sample_a = [23, 45, 67, 32, 45]
sample_b = [56, 78, 45, 67, 89]
t_stat, p_value = stats.ttest_ind(sample_a, sample_b)
print(f"T-statistic: {t_stat:.4f}, p-value: {p_value:.4f}")
if p_value < 0.05:
print("Reject null hypothesis: significant difference")
else:
print("Fail to reject null hypothesis")
Core Concepts
1. Probability Distributions
import numpy as np
import scipy.stats as stats
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
# Normal Distribution
mu, sigma = 100, 15
normal_dist = stats.norm(loc=mu, scale=sigma)
x = np.linspace(50, 150, 100)
# PDF, CDF calculations
print(f"P(X < 85): {normal_dist.cdf(85):.4f}")
print(f"P(X > 115): {1 - normal_dist.cdf(115):.4f}")
print(f"95th percentile: {normal_dist.ppf(0.95):.2f}")
# Binomial Distribution (discrete)
n, p = 100, 0.3
binom_dist = stats.binom(n=n, p=p)
print(f"P(X = 30): {binom_dist.pmf(30):.4f}")
print(f"P(X <= 30): {binom_dist.cdf(30):.4f}")
# Poisson Distribution (events per time)
lambda_param = 5
poisson_dist = stats.poisson(mu=lambda_param)
print(f"P(X = 3): {poisson_dist.pmf(3):.4f}")
# Central Limit Theorem demonstration
population = np.random.exponential(scale=10, size=100000)
sample_means = [np.mean(np.random.choice(population, 30)) for _ in range(1000)]
print(f"Sample means are approximately normal: mean={np.mean(sample_means):.2f}")
2. Hypothesis Testing Framework
from scipy import stats
import numpy as np
class HypothesisTest:
"""Framework for statistical hypothesis testing."""
@staticmethod
def two_sample_ttest(group_a, group_b, alpha=0.05):
"""Independent samples t-test."""
t_stat, p_value = stats.ttest_ind(group_a, group_b)
effect_size = (np.mean(group_a) - np.mean(group_b)) / np.sqrt(
(np.var(group_a) + np.var(group_b)) / 2
)
return {
"t_statistic": t_stat,
"p_value": p_value,
"significant": p_value < alpha,
"effect_size_cohens_d": effect_size
}
@staticmethod
def chi_square_test(observed, expected=None, alpha=0.05):
"""Chi-square test for categorical data."""
if expected is None:
chi2, p_value, dof, expected = stats.chi2_contingency(observed)
else:
chi2, p_value = stats.chisquare(observed, expected)
dof = len(observed) - 1
return {
"chi2_statistic": chi2,
"p_value": p_value,
"degrees_of_freedom": dof,
"significant": p_value < alpha
}
@staticmethod
def ab_test_proportion(conversions_a, total_a, conversions_b, total_b, alpha=0.05):
"""Two-proportion z-test for A/B testing."""
p_a = conversions_a / total_a
p_b = conversions_b / total_b
p_pooled = (conversions_a + conversions_b) / (total_a + total_b)
se = np.sqrt(p_pooled * (1 - p_pooled) * (1/total_a + 1/total_b))
z_stat = (p_a - p_b) / se
p_value = 2 * (1 - stats.norm.cdf(abs(z_stat)))
return {
"conversion_a": p_a,
"conversion_b": p_b,
"lift": (p_b - p_a) / p_a * 100,
"z_statistic": z_stat,
"p_value": p_value,
"significant": p_value < alpha
}
# Usage
result = HypothesisTest.ab_test_proportion(
conversions_a=120, total_a=1000,
conversions_b=150, total_b=1000
)
print(f"Lift: {result['lift']:.1f}%, p-value: {result['p_value']:.4f}")
3. Linear Algebra Essentials
import numpy as np
# Matrix operations
A = np.array([[1, 2], [3, 4]])
B = np.array([[5, 6], [7, 8]])
# Basic operations
print("Matrix multiplication:", A @ B)
print("Element-wise:", A * B)
print("Transpose:", A.T)
print("Inverse:", np.linalg.inv(A))
print("Determinant:", np.linalg.det(A))
# Eigenvalues and eigenvectors (PCA foundation)
eigenvalues, eigenvectors = np.linalg.eig(A)
print(f"Eigenvalues: {eigenvalues}")
# Singular Value Decomposition (dimensionality reduction)
U, S, Vt = np.linalg.svd(A)
print(f"Singular values: {S}")
# Solving linear systems: Ax = b
b = np.array([5, 11])
x = np.linalg.solve(A, b)
print(f"Solution: {x}")
# Cosine similarity (NLP, recommendations)
def cosine_similarity(v1, v2):
return np.dot(v1, v2) / (np.linalg.norm(v1) * np.linalg.norm(v2))
vec1 = np.array([1, 2, 3])
vec2 = np.array([4, 5, 6])
print(f"Cosine similarity: {cosine_similarity(vec1, vec2):.4f}")
4. Regression Analysis
import numpy as np
from sklearn.linear_model import LinearRegression, Ridge, Lasso
from sklearn.metrics import r2_score, mean_squared_error
import statsmodels.api as sm
# Multiple Linear Regression with statsmodels
X = np.random.randn(100, 3)
y = 2*X[:, 0] + 3*X[:, 1] - X[:, 2] + np.random.randn(100)*0.5
X_with_const = sm.add_constant(X)
model = sm.OLS(y, X_with_const).fit()
print(model.summary())
print(f"R-squared: {model.rsquared:.4f}")
print(f"Coefficients: {model.params}")
print(f"P-values: {model.pvalues}")
# Regularization comparison
X_train, y_train = X[:80], y[:80]
X_test, y_test = X[80:], y[80:]
models = {
"OLS": LinearRegression(),
"Ridge": Ridge(alpha=1.0),
"Lasso": Lasso(alpha=0.1)
}
for name, model in models.items():
model.fit(X_train, y_train)
y_pred = model.predict(X_test)
print(f"{name}: R²={r2_score(y_test, y_pred):.4f}, RMSE={np.sqrt(mean_squared_error(y_test, y_pred)):.4f}")
Tools & Technologies
| Tool | Purpose | Version (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| NumPy | Numerical computing | 1.26+ |
| SciPy | Scientific computing | 1.12+ |
| pandas | Data manipulation | 2.2+ |
| statsmodels | Statistical models | 0.14+ |
| scikit-learn | ML algorithms | 1.4+ |
Troubleshooting Guide
| Issue | Symptoms | Root Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low p-value, small effect | Significant but meaningless | Large sample size | Check effect size |
| High variance | Unstable estimates | Small sample, outliers | More data, robust methods |
| Multicollinearity | Inflated coefficients | Correlated features | VIF check, remove features |
| Heteroscedasticity | Invalid inference | Non-constant variance | Weighted least squares |
Best Practices
# ✅ DO: Check assumptions before testing
from scipy.stats import shapiro
stat, p = shapiro(data)
if p > 0.05:
print("Data is approximately normal")
# ✅ DO: Use effect sizes, not just p-values
# ✅ DO: Correct for multiple comparisons (Bonferroni)
# ✅ DO: Report confidence intervals
# ❌ DON'T: p-hack by trying many tests
# ❌ DON'T: Confuse correlation with causation
# ❌ DON'T: Ignore sample size requirements
Resources
- Khan Academy Statistics
- StatQuest with Josh Starmer
- "Introduction to Statistical Learning" (ISLR)
Skill Certification Checklist:
- Can calculate descriptive statistics
- Can perform hypothesis tests (t-test, chi-square)
- Can implement A/B testing
- Can perform regression analysis
- Can use matrix operations for ML
FAQ
What does the statistics-math skill do?
Statistics, probability, linear algebra, and mathematical foundations for data science
How do I install statistics-math?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-data-engineer --skill statistics-math in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/statistics-math/ (personal) or .claude/skills/statistics-math/ (project).
Which AI agents can use statistics-math?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is statistics-math safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains statistics-math?
It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-data-engineer. It has 432 recorded installs.
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