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Brian Zaharatos

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Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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This second course in statistical modeling will introduce students to the study of the analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and experimental design. ANOVA and ANCOVA, presented as a type of linear regression model, will provide the mathematical basis for designing experiments for data science applications. Emphasis will be placed on important design-related concepts, such as randomization, blocking, factorial design, and causality. Some attention will also be given to ethical issues raised in experimentation.
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. 39 hours to complete

English

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Calculus
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Linear Algebra

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization

Intermediate Level

Calculus, linear algebra, and probability theory.

Approx. 39 hours to complete

English

Instructor

Brian Zaharatos

Director, Professional Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics

Department of Applied Mathematics

6,675 Learners

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

11 hours to complete

Introduction to ANOVA and Experimental Design

11 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 87 min), 2 readings, 12 quizzes

9 videos

Introduction to Experimental Design10mThe One-Way ANOVA and ANCOVA Models6mANOVA Variance Decomposition8mANOVA Sums of Squares and the F-test14mANOVA and ANCOVA as Regression Models10mOne-Way ANOVA Interpretation in the Regression Context10mThe ANCOVA Model15mANCOVA with Interactions7mANCOVA with Interactions in R4m

2 readings

Welcome and Where to Find Help 10mInformation on Peer Reviews10m

9 practice exercises

Introduction to ANOVA and Experimental Design30mThe One-Way ANOVA and ANCOVA Models30mANOVA Variance Decomposition30mANOVA Sums of Squares and the F-Test30mANOVA and ANCOVA as Regression Models30mOne-Way ANOVA Interpretation in the Regression Context30mThe ANCOVA Model30mANCOVA with Interactions30mANCOVA with Interactions in R30m

Week2

Week 2

9 hours to complete

Hypothesis Testing in the ANOVA Context

9 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 91 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes

6 videos

Beyond the Full F-test12mPlanned Comparisons: Defining Contrasts16mPlanned Comparisons: Hypothesis Testing with Contrasts14mPost Hoc Comparisons13mPost Hoc Comparisons in R16mType II Error and Power in the ANOVA Context18m

2 readings

Patrizio E. Tressoldi and David Giofré: "The pervasive avoidance of prospective statistical power: major consequences and practical solutions"10mOptional: Beyond Power Calculations: Assessing Type S (Sign) and Type M (Magnitude) Errors10m

4 practice exercises

Beyond the Full F-test30mPlanned Comparisons: Defining Contrasts30mPlanned and Unplanned Comparisons30mType II Error and Power in the ANOVA Context30m

Week3

Week 3

9 hours to complete

Two-Way ANOVA and Interactions

9 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 79 min)

7 videos

Motivating the Two-way ANOVA Model10m The two-way ANOVA model9mThe Two-way ANOVA Model as a Regression Model9m Interaction Terms in the Two-way ANOVA Model: Definitions and Visualizations13m Interactions in the Two-way ANOVA Model: Formal Tests15m Two-way ANOVA Hypothesis Testing (no interaction)14mLooking Ahead: Two-Way ANOVA and Experimental Design5m

6 practice exercises

Motivating the Two-way ANOVA Model30mThe Two-way ANOVA Model30mThe Two-way ANOVA Model as a Regression Model30m Interaction Terms in the Two-way ANOVA Model: Definitions and Visualizations30m Interactions in the Two-way ANOVA Model: Formal Tests30m Two-way ANOVA Hypothesis Testing (no interaction)30m

Week4

Week 4

10 hours to complete

Experimental Design: Basic Concepts and Designs

10 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 79 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes

7 videos

The Conceptual Framework of Experimental Design19mThe Completely Randomized Design12mThe Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD)8mThe Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD): Hypothesis Testing8mThe Factorial Design10m Further Issues in Experimental Design7mEthical Issues in Experimental Design12m

2 readings

Causation and Experimental Design10mResources on Ethics 10m

5 practice exercises

The Conceptual Framework of Experimental Design30m The Completely Randomized Design30mThe Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD)30mThe Factorial Design30m Further Issues in Experimental Design30m

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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