This course is part of the Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement Specialization

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Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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In this course, you will learn the basics of understanding the data you have and why correctly classifying data is the first step to making correct decisions. You will describe data both graphically and numerically using descriptive statistics and R software. You will learn four probability distributions commonly used in the analysis of data. You will analyze data sets using the appropriate probability distribution. Finally, you will learn the basics of sampling error, sampling distributions, and errors in decision-making.
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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Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement Specialization

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Beginner level; no previous experience necessary.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Calculate descriptive statistics and create graphical representations using R software
Solve problems and make decisions using probability distributions
Explore the basics of sampling and sampling distributions with respect to statistical inference
Classify types of data with scales of measurement

Skills you will gain

analyzing data
describing data
using R
graphing data

Flexible deadlines

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Course 1 of 3 in the

Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement Specialization

Beginner Level

Beginner level; no previous experience necessary.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

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Wendy Martin

W. Edwards Deming Professor of Management

Engineering Management Program

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University of Colorado Boulder

CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Data and Measurement

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to use R and R Studio to work with data and classify types of data using measurement scales.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Welcome to Managing, Describing and Analyzing Data1m

Types of Data and Measurement Scales6m

Measurement Scales: Nominal and Ordinal6m

Measurement Scales: Interval, Ratio and Absolute6m

Measurement as a Process, The Big 5 Aspects of Data10m

Sampling Concepts6m

Working in RStudio10m

2 readings

Welcome and Where to Find Help10m

Attention Learners: R Code / File Resources10m

2 practice exercises

Week 1 Practice Assessment30m

Assessment: Data and Measurement45m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Describing Data Graphically and Numerically

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to use R and RStudio to create visual representations of data, and calculate descriptive statistics to describe location, spread and shape of data.

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 85 min)

11 videos

Create a Run Chart9m

Frequency Distributions7m

Frequency Polygons and Histograms7m

Histogram Patterns and Density Plots7m

Box and Whisker Plots7m

Measures of Central Tendency Mean9m

Measures of Central Tendency: Median, Mode7m

Measures of Position8m

Measures of Dispersion 7m

Measures of Shape6m

Measures of Relationship6m

3 practice exercises

Week 2 Practice Assessment30m

Assessment: Describing Data Graphically1h 15m

Assessment: Describing Data Numerically1h 15m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Probability and Probability Distributions

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to apply the rules and conditions of probability and probability distributions to make decisions and solve problems using R and R Studio.

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 70 min)

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Sampling Distributions, Error and Estimation

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to use R and RStudio to characterize sampling and sampling distributions, error and estimation with respect to statistical inference.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 55 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MANAGING, DESCRIBING, AND ANALYZING DATA

by MWMar 12, 2021

The instructor is clear and easy to follow. The lessons are succinct. It helps to be familiar with the topics already.

by BTApr 18, 2021

We learned some theory and practiced in R. A perfect combination!

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About the Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement Specialization

Data analysis skills are widely sought by employers, both nationally and internationally. This specialization is ideal for anyone interested in data analysis for improving quality and processes in business and industry. The skills taught in this specialization have been used extensively to improve business performance, quality, and reliability.

By completing this specialization, you will improve your ability to analyze data and interpret results as well as gain new skills, such as using RStudio and RMarkdown. Whether you are looking for a job in data analytics, operations, or just want to be able to do more with data, this specialization is a great way to get started in the field. Learners are encouraged to complete this specialization in the order the courses are presented. 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.

Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

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