This course is part of the Advanced Statistics for Data Science Specialization

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Welcome to the Advanced Linear Models for Data Science Class 2: Statistical Linear Models. This class is an introduction to least squares from a linear algebraic and mathematical perspective. Before beginning the class make sure that you have the following:
- A basic understanding of linear algebra and multivariate calculus.
- A basic understanding of statistics and regression models.
- At least a little familiarity with proof based mathematics.
- Basic knowledge of the R programming language.

After taking this course, students will have a firm foundation in a linear algebraic treatment of regression modeling. This will greatly augment applied data scientists' general understanding of regression models.

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Brian Caffo, PhD

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction and expected values

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 38 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introductory video2mMultivariate expected values, the basics4mExpected values, matrix operations2mMultivariate variances and covariances5mMultivariate covariance and variance matrix operations5mExpected values of quadratic forms3mExpected value properties of least squares estimates13m

3 readings

Welcome to the class10mCourse textbook10mIntroduction to expected values10m

1 practice exercise

Expected Values30m

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

The multivariate normal distribution

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 31 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Distributional results

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 60 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Residuals

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 32 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ADVANCED LINEAR MODELS FOR DATA SCIENCE 2: STATISTICAL LINEAR MODELS

by SMApr 2, 2020

This is a great course from Johns Hopkins University . By taking this course, I improved my Data Management, Statistical Programming, and Statistics skills.

by MLJan 30, 2017

Good course on applied linear statistical modeling.

by RLJan 13, 2023

Great !!! Learning time and I enjoy the math side of it...

by PPOct 12, 2019

It is a very good course for any statistics to learn and have a sweet tastes of math and its behind functionality on data.

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About the Advanced Statistics for Data Science Specialization

Fundamental concepts in probability, statistics and linear models are primary building blocks for data science work. Learners aspiring to become biostatisticians and data scientists will benefit from the foundational knowledge being offered in this specialization. It will enable the learner to understand the behind-the-scenes mechanism of key modeling tools in data science, like least squares and linear regression.

This specialization starts with Mathematical Statistics bootcamps, specifically concepts and methods used in biostatistics applications. These range from probability, distribution, and likelihood concepts to hypothesis testing and case-control sampling. This specialization also linear models for data science, starting from understanding least squares from a linear algebraic and mathematical perspective, to statistical linear models, including multivariate regression using the R programming language. These courses will give learners a firm foundation in the linear algebraic treatment of regression modeling, which will greatly augment applied data scientists' general understanding of regression models. This specialization requires a fair amount of mathematical sophistication. Basic calculus and linear algebra are required to engage in the content.

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