Where can I ask a statistics question?

A statistics Q&A community for analysis and methods questions — explicitly not for homework.

r/AskStatistics takes questions about the theory and practice of statistics, such as which test fits your data or how to interpret a result. It interprets “homework” broadly and does not allow it; coursework belongs on the homework-help page.

Where to ask

r/AskStatistics

Best for: Questions about choosing or interpreting a statistical analysis.

Why it fits: Its public description: “Ask a question about statistics (other than homework). Don't solicit academic misconduct. Don't ask people to contact you externally to the subreddit. Use informative titles.”

Rules to know before posting:

Not for homework help, which the rules interpret broadly.
Posts must be questions about statistics.
No soliciting academic misconduct, such as asking people to do exams or assignments.
Keep help on the subreddit — don’t ask people to contact you elsewhere.
Use an informative title that briefly describes the statistical problem.
No AI-generated answers.

Read r/AskStatistics’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

Describe your data: what was measured, sample size and how it was collected.
State the question you are trying to answer before naming a test.
For spreadsheet formulas rather than statistics, use the spreadsheet-help page.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.