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There are 3 modules in this course
Build a strong foundation in probability and statistics to analyze uncertainty, interpret data relationships, and support data-driven decision-making. Learn practical statistical concepts used in business, finance, analytics, and research.
This course provides a structured introduction to probability and statistical analysis through clear explanations and practical examples. You’ll learn how probability helps quantify uncertainty, how random variables and probability distributions work, and how events interact through concepts such as mutually exclusive and independent events.
As the course progresses, you’ll explore essential statistical measures including mean, variance, standard deviation, correlation, and covariance to better understand data behavior and relationships between variables. Practical examples such as dice probability, contingency tables, and distribution analysis help learners connect theory with real-world analytical thinking.
You’ll also examine advanced concepts related to distribution shape, central moments, skewness, and estimation methods such as the Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE). These techniques form the foundation for statistical reasoning and quantitative analysis used in modern decision-making environments.
What makes this course unique is its step-by-step approach that gradually builds confidence in probability and statistics while emphasizing practical interpretation rather than abstract theory. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to interpret uncertainty, analyze datasets, and apply statistical reasoning to support smarter analytical and business decisions.
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of probability and random variables. Learners explore how uncertainty is quantified using probability, understand probability distributions, and examine how events interact through concepts such as mutually exclusive events and contingency tables.
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6 videos3 assignments
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6 videos•Total 48 minutes
Random Variables•7 minutes
Probability Distributions•6 minutes
Example Rolling 2 Dice•8 minutes
What is Probability•10 minutes
Mutually Exclusive Events•6 minutes
Contingency Tables•12 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Foundations of Probability•30 minutes
Random Variables & Distributions•10 minutes
Understanding Probability & Event Relationships•10 minutes
Event Dependence & Statistical Basics
Module 2•1 hour to complete
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This module focuses on the relationship between events and introduces foundational statistical measures used to analyze data. Learners study independent events and explore key statistical metrics such as mean, variance, standard deviation, correlation, and covariance to understand data behavior and relationships.
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5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 39 minutes
Independed Events•5 minutes
Basic Statistics•6 minutes
Mean and Variance•8 minutes
Standard Deviation•10 minutes
Correlation and Covariance•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Event Dependence & Statistical Basics•30 minutes
Independent Events and Introduction to Statistics•10 minutes
Measuring Spread and Relationships•10 minutes
Distributions, Moments & Estimation
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores advanced statistical concepts related to the shape and characteristics of distributions. Learners examine central moments, understand skewed distributions, and learn how estimation techniques such as the Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE) are used in statistical modeling.
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4 videos3 assignments
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4 videos•Total 23 minutes
Correlation and Covariance Continues•7 minutes
Central Moments•6 minutes
Positive Skewed Distribution•7 minutes
Best Linear Unbiased Estimator•3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Distributions, Moments & Estimation•30 minutes
Advanced Measures of Distribution•10 minutes
Distribution Shapes & Estimation Methods•10 minutes
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