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Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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This course will provide a set of foundational statistical modeling tools for data science. In particular, students will be introduced to methods, theory, and applications of linear statistical models, covering the topics of parameter estimation, residual diagnostics, goodness of fit, and various strategies for variable selection and model comparison. Attention will also be given to the misuse of statistical models and ethical implications of such misuse.
This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together faculty from CU Boulder’s departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the MS-DS is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience in computer science, information science, mathematics, and statistics. Learn more about the MS-DS program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder.

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Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization

Intermediate Level

Calculus, linear algebra, and probability theory.

Approx. 45 hours to complete

English

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Linear Model
R Programming
Statistical Model
regression

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization

Intermediate Level

Calculus, linear algebra, and probability theory.

Approx. 45 hours to complete

English

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Brian Zaharatos

Director, Professional Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics

Department of Applied Mathematics

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

8 hours to complete

Introduction to Statistical Models

8 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 82 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Frameworks and Goals of Statistical Modeling14m

The Assumption of Concept Validity7m

The Linear Regression Model11m

Matrix Representation of the Linear Regression Model15m

Assumptions of Linear Regression9m

The Appropriateness of Linear Regression11m

Interpreting the Linear Regression Model I7m

Interpreting the Linear Regression Model II5m

2 readings

Welcome and Where to Find Help10m

Information on Peer Reviews10m

2 practice exercises

Introduction to Statistical Modeling30m

The Linear Regression Model30m

Week

Week 2

8 hours to complete

Linear Regression Parameter Estimation

8 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 134 min)

9 videos

Introduction to Least Squares12m

Linear Algebra for Least Squares9m

Deriving the Least Squares Solution20m

Regression Modeling in R: a First Pass19m

Justifying Least Squares: the Gauss-Markov Theorem and Maximum Likelihood Estimation13m

Sums of Squares and Estimating the Error Variance19m

The Coefficient of Determination9m

The Problem of Non-identifiabiliity6m

Regression Modeling in R: a Second Pass22m

2 practice exercises

Least Squares30m

Variability and Identifiability in Regression Models30m

Week

Week 3

9 hours to complete

Inference in Linear Regression

9 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 121 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Motivating Statistical Inference in the Linear Regression Context9m

The Sampling Distribution of the Least Squares Estimator23m

T-Tests for Individual Regression Parameters14m

T-Tests in R20m

Motivating the F-Test: Multiple Statistical Comparisons8m

The F-Test22m

The F-Test in R10m

Confidence Intervals in the Regression ContextConfidence Intervals in the Regression Context11m

1 reading

Ethics in Statistical Practice and Communication: Five Recommendations30m

2 practice exercises

Statistical Inference: Intro and T-Tests30m

Statistical Inference: the F-tests and Confidence Intervals30m

Week

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Prediction and Explanation in Linear Regression Analysis

6 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 82 min)

About the Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization

Statistical modeling lies at the heart of data science. Well crafted statistical models allow data scientists to draw conclusions about the world from the limited information present in their data. In this three credit sequence, learners will add some intermediate and advanced statistical modeling techniques to their data science toolkit. In particular, learners will become proficient in the theory and application of linear regression analysis; ANOVA and experimental design; and generalized linear and additive models. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing real data using the R programming language.

This specialization can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together faculty from CU Boulder’s departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the MS-DS is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience in computer science, information science, mathematics, and statistics. Learn more about the MS-DS program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder. Logo adapted from photo by Vincent Ledvina on Unsplash

Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

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