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Applied Statistics Real World Problem Solving
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Applied Statistics Real World Problem Solving

Applied Statistics Real World Problem Solving
Created byAkhil Vydyula
Last updated 8/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand and differentiate data types in statistics: Gain a comprehensive understanding of various data types and their applications in business statistics.
  • Apply measures of central tendency and dispersion: Learn how to calculate and interpret mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and more.
  • Perform hypothesis testing and confidence intervals: Master the skills needed to conduct hypothesis tests and calculate confidence intervals using real-world da
  • Analyze relationships between variables: Develop the ability to use correlation coefficients, scatter plots, and advanced statistical techniques to identify and

Course content

5 sections16 lectures3h 2m total length
  • Introduction to Data Types and Business Statistics2:29

    Explore core business statistics concepts, from descriptive statistics to data cleaning, and learn how data types, including categorical, numerical, and text, shape tabular data analysis after the ETL process.

  • Quantitative vs Qualitative Data: A Comparative Analysis4:02

    Compare quantitative and qualitative data, outlining nominal, ordinal, and binary types with examples like gender, blood group, and grades, and explain discrete versus continuous variables.

  • Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode6:14

    Explore central tendency with mean, median, and mode, and compare geometric, harmonic, and weighted means across data types to inform real-world statistics and machine learning feature engineering.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of mathematics: A fundamental knowledge of mathematics is helpful but not mandatory.
  • Interest in data analysis: A keen interest in learning how to analyze and interpret data effectively.
  • No programming experience needed: You will learn everything you need to know about applied statistics without any prior programming experience.

Description

Applied Statistics: Real World Problem Solving is a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the statistical tools and techniques needed to analyze real-world data and make informed decisions. Whether you're a business analyst, data scientist, or simply looking to enhance your data analysis skills, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in applied statistics.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Business Statistics: Understand the basics of data types and their relevance in business, along with the differences between quantitative and qualitative data.

  • Measures of Central Tendency: Learn about mean, median, and mode, and their importance in summarizing data.

  • Measures of Dispersion: Explore standard deviation, mean deviation, and quantile deviation to understand data variability.

  • Distributions and the Central Limit Theorem: Dive into different types of distributions and grasp the central limit theorem's significance.

  • Sampling and Z-Scores: Understand the concepts of sampling from a uniform distribution and calculating Z-scores.

  • Hypothesis Testing: Learn about p-values, hypothesis testing, t-tests, confidence intervals, and ANOVA.

  • Correlation: Study the Pearson correlation coefficient and its advantages and challenges.

  • Advanced Statistical Concepts: Differentiate between correlation and causation, and perform in-depth hypothesis testing.

  • Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Master techniques for cleaning and preprocessing data, along with plotting histograms and detecting outliers.

  • Statistical Analysis and Visualization: Summarize data with summary statistics, visualize relationships between variables using pair plots, and handle high correlations using heat maps.

What You'll Gain:

  • Practical Skills: Apply statistical techniques to real-world problems, making data-driven decisions in your professional field.

  • Advanced Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of statistical concepts, from basic measures of central tendency to advanced hypothesis testing.

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical exercises and projects to solidify your knowledge and gain hands-on experience.

Who This Course Is For:

  • Business Analysts: Looking to enhance their data analysis skills.

  • Data Scientists: Seeking to apply statistical techniques to solve complex problems.

  • Students and Professionals: Interested in mastering applied statistics for career advancement.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic Understanding of Mathematics: No prior programming experience needed.

  • Interest in Data Analysis: A keen interest in learning how to analyze and interpret data effectively.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to tackle real-world data problems using applied statistics. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming proficient in statistical analysis!

Who this course is for:

  • Business analysts: Professionals looking to enhance their data analysis skills for better decision-making.
  • Students and professionals: Those interested in mastering applied statistics for career advancement.
  • Researchers: Academics and researchers needing to apply statistical methods to their work for accurate results.
  • Data scientists: Individuals seeking to apply statistical techniques to solve complex problems.