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There are 5 modules in this course
Begin your journey into practical statistics with this beginner-friendly course that makes complex concepts accessible. Learn to perform basic statistical analyses using R and Microsoft's tools, while using AI assistance to help understand and implement statistical concepts. Through hands-on practice with real datasets, you'll build confidence in conducting and interpreting statistical tests.
In this module, you’ll learn how to move beyond averages and test what matters. You’ll work with R to apply core statistical concepts, like significance testing, p-values, and confidence intervals, on real datasets. And when you’re ready, GitHub Copilot will help speed up your workflow without skipping the thinking. Whether you’re comparing customer ratings, assessing treatment outcomes, or validating business changes, this module gives you the tools to ask sharper questions and back them with evidence.
What's included
5 videos8 readings2 assignments3 ungraded labs
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5 videos•Total 25 minutes
Introduction to Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques Course•3 minutes
Statistics in Action•3 minutes
Basic Statistical Functions in R•8 minutes
Understanding Hypothesis Testing•6 minutes
Implementing Tests in R•5 minutes
8 readings•Total 106 minutes
Course Syllabus•6 minutes
Using R in your Visual Studio Code Lab •15 minutes
Connecting Copilot in your Visual Studio Code Labs•10 minutes
Statistical Analysis Fundamentals•20 minutes
Hypothesis Testing Guide•25 minutes
What Models Really Are•3 minutes
Choosing the Right Test in R•25 minutes
Module Overview•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis•25 minutes
Hypothesis Testing Assessment•25 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
Exploring Statistical Functions•60 minutes
Hypothesis Testing Practice•60 minutes
Employee Performance Testing Scenario•60 minutes
Simple and Multiple Regression Analysis
Module 2•5 hours to complete
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In this module, you’ll build regression models that explain relationships and forecast results, like how customer satisfaction might shift with service speed, or how multiple factors affect patient recovery. You’ll start simple, then move to more complex models, using R and GitHub Copilot to build, test, and troubleshoot your code efficiently. No fluff, just practical regression skills you’ll actually use.
What's included
4 videos5 readings3 assignments3 ungraded labs
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4 videos•Total 19 minutes
Regression in Business Decision Making •4 minutes
Implementing Linear Regression in R•6 minutes
Introduction to Multiple Regression•5 minutes
Model Diagnostics in R•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 70 minutes
Understanding Simple Linear Regression•20 minutes
Multiple Regression Guide•20 minutes
Regression Diagnostics Guide•20 minutes
Diagnostic Solution Strategies•5 minutes
Module Overview•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Simple Linear Regression Assessment•20 minutes
Multiple Linear Regression Assessment•20 minutes
Model Diagnostics and Validation Assessment•20 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
Building Your First Regression Model•60 minutes
Multiple Predictor Analysis•60 minutes
Model Validation Practice•60 minutes
Binary Logistic Regression
Module 3•6 hours to complete
Module details
This module gives you the tools to model decisions, like whether a customer will convert, a treatment will succeed, or a transaction might fail. You’ll learn how logistic regression works, when to use it, and how to interpret the results. Through hands-on labs and AI-assisted coding, you’ll build models that do more than guess, they explain. By the end, you’ll be able to evaluate model performance and make confident, probability-based predictions.
Model Building and Interpretation Assessment•20 minutes
Model Assessment and Validation Assessment•20 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
Your First Logistic Model•60 minutes
Building Complex Models•60 minutes
Model Validation Techniques•60 minutes
Time Series Analysis
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module gives you the skills to break down time-based data and build forecasts you can trust. You’ll learn how to spot trends, understand seasonal shifts, and apply proven methods like moving averages and exponential smoothing. Whether you’re predicting sales, staffing needs, or web traffic, you’ll use R and GitHub Copilot to create models that support smarter, evidence-based decisions.
What's included
4 videos6 readings3 assignments2 ungraded labs
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4 videos•Total 31 minutes
Time Series in Business•3 minutes
Working with Time Series in R•8 minutes
Implementing Forecasting Methods•12 minutes
Evaluating Forecast Accuracy•8 minutes
6 readings•Total 82 minutes
Understanding Time Series Data•15 minutes
Time Series Fundamentals•15 minutes
Forecasting Techniques Guide•10 minutes
Building Forecasts •15 minutes
Model Selection Guide•25 minutes
Module Overview•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 75 minutes
Time Series Components Assessment•25 minutes
Time Series Forecasting Methods Assessment•25 minutes
Model Evaluation and Selection Assessment•25 minutes
2 ungraded labs•Total 120 minutes
Exploring Time Series Data•60 minutes
Model Evaluation Practice•60 minutes
Integration with Microsoft Tools and Final Project
Module 5•6 hours to complete
Module details
In this final module, you’ll apply your regression skills to a guided project that mirrors real analysis work. You’ll prepare data, build and validate a predictive model, and generate insights you can explain. You’ll also explore how R integrates with tools like Excel and Power BI, which are useful if you need to share results in business-friendly formats. This is your chance to practice end-to-end analysis and show what you can do with data.
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