Terms of Use

Effective date: April 7, 2026

By using Stats for Scholars (statsforscholars.com), you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Educational Purpose

Stats for Scholars is a free educational resource designed to help graduate students and researchers understand statistical concepts. All content on this site --- including tutorials, guides, cheat sheets, and references to calculators --- is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

The content on this site is not a substitute for professional statistical consulting. You should always:

Consult your methodology advisor or dissertation committee before making decisions about your analysis plan.
Verify calculator results with a qualified statistician. The calculator tools linked on this site (hosted on Subthesis) provide estimates based on the values you enter. They are designed to support your learning, not serve as the sole basis for research conclusions.
Confirm test selection with someone who knows your specific research design, data, and field conventions.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but statistical methods are nuanced, and the correct approach depends on the details of your particular study.

No Professional Relationship

Using this site does not create a consulting, advisory, or professional relationship between you and Angel Reyes, Subthesis, or Stats for Scholars. The content provided here is general educational material, not tailored advice for your specific research project.

No University or Software Affiliation

Stats for Scholars is an independent educational project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any university, college, academic institution, or statistical software company (including but not limited to IBM/SPSS, R Foundation, Stata, SAS, or Jamovi).

Accuracy and Errors

We strive to keep all content accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that the site is free of errors. If you find a mistake, please report it through our GitHub repository and we will address it promptly.

Intellectual Property

All original content on Stats for Scholars --- including text, graphics, and downloadable materials --- is the property of Angel Reyes / Subthesis and is protected by copyright. You may:

Use the content for personal learning and academic work. You are welcome to read, download cheat sheets, and apply what you learn to your own research.
Share links to any page on this site.

You may not:

Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of the site content without written permission.
Present the content as your own work.
Use the content for commercial purposes without written permission.

External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites, including Subthesis, university resources, and other references. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites.

Limitation of Liability

Stats for Scholars, Angel Reyes, and Subthesis are not liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of this site or your reliance on any content provided here. This includes, but is not limited to, errors in statistical analyses, incorrect test selection, or misinterpretation of results. You assume full responsibility for how you apply the information from this site to your own research.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, you can reach us by opening an issue on our GitHub repository.