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Statistics with Python SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

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In this course, we will expand our exploration of statistical inference techniques by focusing on the science and art of fitting statistical models to data. We will build on the concepts presented in the Statistical Inference course (Course 2) to emphasize the importance of connecting research questions to our data analysis methods. We will also focus on various modeling objectives, including making inference about relationships between variables and generating predictions for future observations.
This course will introduce and explore various statistical modeling techniques, including linear regression, logistic regression, generalized linear models, hierarchical and mixed effects (or multilevel) models, and Bayesian inference techniques. All techniques will be illustrated using a variety of real data sets, and the course will emphasize different modeling approaches for different types of data sets, depending on the study design underlying the data (referring back to Course 1, Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python).

During these lab-based sessions, learners will work through tutorials focusing on specific case studies to help solidify the week’s statistical concepts, which will include further deep dives into Python libraries including Statsmodels, Pandas, and Seaborn. This course utilizes the Jupyter Notebook environment within Coursera.

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Statistics with Python Specialization

Intermediate Level

Completion of the first two courses in this specialization; high school-level algebra

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Skills you will gain

Bayesian Statistics
Python Programming
Statistical Model
statistical regression

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Statistics with Python Specialization

Intermediate Level

Completion of the first two courses in this specialization; high school-level algebra

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

WEEK 1 - OVERVIEW & CONSIDERATIONS FOR STATISTICAL MODELING

We begin this third course of the Statistics with Python specialization with an overview of what is meant by “fitting statistical models to data.” In this first week, we will introduce key model fitting concepts, including the distinction between dependent and independent variables, how to account for study designs when fitting models, assessing the quality of model fit, exploring how different types of variables are handled in statistical modeling, and clearly defining the objectives of fitting models.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 73 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Welcome to the Course!3mFitting Statistical Models to Data with Python Guidelines5mWhat Do We Mean by Fitting Models to Data?18mTypes of Variables in Statistical Modeling13mDifferent Study Designs Generate Different Types of Data: Implications for Modeling9mObjectives of Model Fitting: Inference vs. Prediction11mPlotting Predictions and Prediction Uncertainty8mPython Statistics Landscape2m

6 readings

Course Syllabus10mMeet the Course Team!10mHelp Us Learn More About You!10mAbout Our Datasets2mMixed effects models: Is it time to go Bayesian by default?15mPython Statistics Landscape1m

1 practice exercise

Week 1 Assessment15m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

WEEK 2 - FITTING MODELS TO INDEPENDENT DATA

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 85 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

6 videos

Linear Regression Introduction11mLinear Regression Inference15mInterview: Causation vs Correlation18mLogistic Regression Introduction15mLogistic Regression Inference7mNHANES Case Study Tutorial (Linear and Logistic Regression)17m

4 readings

Linear Regression Models: Notation, Parameters, Estimation Methods30mTry It Out: Continuous Data Scatterplot App15mImportance of Data Visualization: The Datasaurus Dozen10mLogistic Regression Models: Notation, Parameters, Estimation Methods30m

3 practice exercises

Linear Regression Quiz20mLogistic Regression Quiz15mWeek 2 Python Assessment20m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

WEEK 3 - FITTING MODELS TO DEPENDENT DATA

In the third week of this course, we will be building upon the modeling concepts discussed in Week 2. Multilevel and marginal models will be our main topic of discussion, as these models enable researchers to account for dependencies in variables of interest introduced by study designs. We’ll be covering why and when we fit these alternative models, likelihood ratio tests, as well as fixed effects and their interpretations.

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 121 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

What are Multilevel Models and Why Do We Fit Them?17mMultilevel Linear Regression Models21mMultilevel Logistic Regression models14mPractice with Multilevel Modeling: The Cal Poly App12mWhat are Marginal Models and Why Do We Fit Them?13mMarginal Linear Regression Models19mMarginal Logistic Regression11mNHANES Case Study Tutorial (Marginal and Multilevel Regression)10m

2 readings

Visualizing Multilevel Models10mLikelihood Ratio Tests for Fixed Effects and Variance Components10m

2 practice exercises

Name That Model15mWeek 3 Python Assessment20m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

WEEK 4: Special Topics

In this final week, we introduce special topics that extend the curriculum from previous weeks and courses further. We will cover a broad range of topics such as various types of dependent variables, exploring sampling methods and whether or not to use survey weights when fitting models, and in-depth case studies utilizing Bayesian techniques to derive insights from data. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply Bayesian techniques in Python.

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 105 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Should We Use Survey Weights When Fitting Models?13mBayesian Approaches to Statistics and Modeling15mBayesian Approaches Case Study: Part I13mBayesian Approaches Case Study: Part II19mBayesian Approaches Case Study - Part III23mBayesian in Python19m

4 readings

Other Types of Dependent Variables20mOptional: A Visual Introduction to Machine Learning20mCourse Feedback10mKeep Learning with Michigan Online10m

1 practice exercise

Week 4 Python Assessment20m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM FITTING STATISTICAL MODELS TO DATA WITH PYTHON

by SMJun 15, 2020

A great introduction to regression and bayesian analysis in python. I get that the content is hard, but they sum it all well. I would recommend for those who have prior knowledge of statistics.

by ETJun 30, 2020

Awesome overview about what can we do with statictics knowlegde! Half theory, half practice with Python is a great format

by JJMay 23, 2020

Very informative. But had few confusions in the last course. Also the python code explanations were not good as the instructor was rushing through it without explaining.

by STJun 15, 2021

It was very technical and a lot of the mathematics behind the models were not explained properly. The codes were also not explained properly

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About the Statistics with Python Specialization

This specialization is designed to teach learners beginning and intermediate concepts of statistical analysis using the Python programming language. Learners will learn where data come from, what types of data can be collected, study data design, data management, and how to effectively carry out data exploration and visualization. They will be able to utilize data for estimation and assessing theories, construct confidence intervals, interpret inferential results, and apply more advanced statistical modeling procedures. Finally, they will learn the importance of and be able to connect research questions to the statistical and data analysis methods taught to them.

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Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

About this Course

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Instructors

Brenda Gunderson

Brady T. West

Kerby Shedden

Offered by

University of Michigan

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

WEEK 1 - OVERVIEW & CONSIDERATIONS FOR STATISTICAL MODELING

WEEK 2 - FITTING MODELS TO INDEPENDENT DATA

WEEK 3 - FITTING MODELS TO DEPENDENT DATA

WEEK 4: Special Topics

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Brenda Gunderson

Brady T. West

Kerby Shedden

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University of Michigan

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

WEEK 1 - OVERVIEW & CONSIDERATIONS FOR STATISTICAL MODELING

WEEK 2 - FITTING MODELS TO INDEPENDENT DATA

WEEK 3 - FITTING MODELS TO DEPENDENT DATA

WEEK 4: Special Topics

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