Statistics

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What is the course about?

Statistics

The course Statistics is an online class provided by Udacity. The skill level of the course is Beginner. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

NOTE: This course has been divided into two courses: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics. If you are new to statistics, we recommend taking these courses instead.

Course description

Statistics
4 months

The Science of Decisions
We live in a time of unprecedented access to information…data. Whether researching the best school, job, or relationship, the Internet has thrown open the doors to vast pools of data. Statistics are simply objective and systematic methods for describing and interpreting information so that you may make the most informed decisions about life.

Introduction to Statistics and Methods
Describing Data
Normal Distribution Analysis
Foundations of Inferential Statistics
Comparing Means
Correlation, Regression, and Non-Parametrics

Intro to statistical research methods
Frequency Distributions & Visualizing data
Central Tendency
Variability
Standardized Scores (z-scores)
Probability and the Normal Distribution
Sampling Distributions
Estimation
Hypothesis Testing
t-tests
One-way ANOVA
Correlation
Regression
Chi-Squared Tests

It sounds strange to say, but math is not the focus of this class. To do well, however, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of proportions (fractions, decimals, and percentages), negative numbers, basic algebra (solving equations), and exponents and square roots.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Statistics

Course Topic

Computer Science, Programming

University, College, Institution

Udacity

Course Skill Level

Beginner

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Statistics

To obtain a verified certificate from Udacity you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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