The Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone is an opportunity to apply various skills developed across the four courses in the specialization to a real life data. The Capstone, in collaboration with an industry partner uses publicly available ‘Housing Data’ to pose various questions typically a client would pose to a data analyst.
This course is part of the Business Statistics and Analysis Specialization
Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone
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Predictive AnalyticsData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelRegression Analysis
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: An Introduction
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 43 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Introducing the Capstone1m
A Conversation with Garfield Fisher, the industry partner for the Capstone5m
Q&A with Garfield Fisher6m
Data for the Capstone Project14m
Merging and Cleaning Data for the Capstone10m
7 readings
Lesson 1, Slides10m
Pre-Course Survey10m
Lesson 2, Slides10m
The URL to download data for the Capstone Project10m
List of variables to be used in Capstone10m
Lesson 4, Slides10m
Lesson 5, Slides10m
1 practice exercise
Capstone Quiz 1: Data in Excel22m
2 hours to complete
Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Assessments 1 & 2
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 9 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
2 videos
Introducing Assignment 2: Fair Market Rent of Housing Units5m
5 readings
Lesson 1, Slides10m
Lesson 2, Slides10m
Week 2 Assessment 1 Sample Solution10m
Week 2 Assessment 2 Instructions10m
Week 2 Assessment 2 Sample Solution10m
2 practice exercises
Week 2 Assessment 128m
Week 2 Assessment 226m
2 hours to complete
Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Assessment 3
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 7 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 readings
Lesson 1, Slides10m
Week 3 Assessment Sample Solution10m
3 hours to complete
Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Assessment 4
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 8 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 readings
Lesson 1, Slides10m
Week 4 Assessment Sample Solution10m
Post-Course Survey10m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM BUSINESS STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS CAPSTONE
by CPJun 21, 2018
Good summary of the prior 4 courses with an emphasis on linear regression models. I learned how to leverage excel for descriptive and predictive data analysis. Thanks!
by ESApr 2, 2018
This course strikes a great balance between giving guidance & giving freedom to the learner to self discover the solutions. The case study is also interesting!
by SSMar 2, 2019
It's the capstone of the specialization where you apply all what you've learnt in the previous courses. I really liked the whole specialization. Thanks
by ANAug 18, 2019
Great course to start learning business analysis using statistical inferences with Excel. Real actual business problems and solutions.
by MBAug 9, 2019
Excellent course and instruction materials. Very engaging and carefully structured to allow all learners to succeed.
by DBNov 11, 2019
A perfect course to learn and apply it in the real world of Business analysis and statistics. Thank you.
by JIOct 15, 2018
great course, great instructor. The entire series was very beneficial.
by NSFeb 19, 2019
Professor Sharod is great. I learned a lot from this course
by MHMay 22, 2018
Excellent Course. Thank you. Very useful knowledge
About the Business Statistics and Analysis Specialization
The Business Statistics and Analysis Specialization is designed to equip you with a basic understanding of business data analysis tools and techniques. You’ll master essential spreadsheet functions, build descriptive business data measures, and develop your aptitude for data modeling. You’ll also explore basic probability concepts, including measuring and modeling uncertainty, and you’ll use various data distributions, along with the Linear Regression Model, to analyze and inform business decisions. The Specialization culminates with a Capstone Project in which you’ll apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to an actual business problem.
To successfully complete all course assignments, students must have access to a Windows version of Microsoft Excel 2010 or later.
To see an overview video for this Specialization, click here!
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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