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About the Course

We live in an uncertain and complex world, yet we continually have to make decisions in the present with uncertain future outcomes. Indeed, we should be on the look-out for "black swans" - low-probability high-impact events. To study, or not to study? To invest, or not to invest? To marry, or not to marry? While uncertainty makes decision-making difficult, it does at least make life exciting! If the entire future was known in advance, there would never be an element of surprise. Whether a good future or a bad future, it would be a known future. In this course we consider many useful tools to deal with uncertainty and help us to make informed (and hence better) decisions - essential skills for a lifetime of good decision-making. Key topics include quantifying uncertainty with probability, descriptive statistics, point and interval estimation of means and proportions, the basics of hypothesis testing, and a selection of multivariate applications of key terms and concepts seen throughout the course....

Top reviews

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Challenging but after some consolidation I found it highly interesting. Will definitely continue my studies into probability and statistics due to the excellent teaching by Dr. Abdey!

CP

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Wonderful course, the kind that makes you excited about a subject. Dr Abdey is a great lecturer. Sometimes the contents in quizzes isn't quite formatted right, but otherwise no complaints.

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By Dhulam G A

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Apr 21, 2020

Well explained by the professor. I recommend to every finance and economics student to take this course.

By Ümit S Ö

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Jun 9, 2020

Introduction level, slightly challenging, but the lecturer provides very nice guidance along the path.

By Lucas I

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Apr 30, 2020

Excelent choice choosing this course! Excelent didatic and extra material. I do recommend this course.

By rajat g

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Apr 15, 2020

Loved this course. The content was very engaging and this course helped me in refreshing my concepts.

By Daniel C

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Jan 4, 2021

The only instructor to have ever sparked excitement in me about learning Probability and Statistics.

By Alireza G

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Feb 11, 2024

One of the best courses I have ever seen, both in terms of content and simplicity in understanding.

By Walter H

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Nov 27, 2020

Good intro, covering all relevant aspects. Improved my understanding of statistics and probability.

By Alexandre M

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Aug 22, 2024

The best introductory statistics course I've seen so far. The reading material is amazing as well.

By Peter T

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Feb 10, 2022

Fantastic overview delivered in a very engaging and fun manner - thanks for putting this together!

By Leo M

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Nov 12, 2020

Great for beginners, an introductory course that gives much insight on probability and statistics.

By Hosein N

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Mar 4, 2021

This is the best course, and the ultimate starter pack for anyone interested how the world works.

By Mykhailo Z

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May 6, 2020

Wonderful course.Very well closes the gaps in university education. Gives confidence in knowledge

By Steve C

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Nov 29, 2023

An excellent intro to probability and Statistics, something I wanted to explore for a long time.

By Gkirdas E

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Mar 3, 2021

Great introduction in statistics with a very innovatively approach, giving the trigger for more.

By Hasan W B

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May 2, 2020

Excellent for beginners. Module leader explain things with real example.over all good experienc.

By Vishnu D K

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Jun 9, 2020

Excellent beginning to probability & statistics. Crisp & clear content & very good course conte

By Saravanan S

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Apr 28, 2020

Great course for data science, Dr James Abdey conveyed key concepts in the most simplest terms.

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By Francis J

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Oct 30, 2020

Excellent course - Dr James Abdey makes a wide range of statistical areas very understandable

By Gian C

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Jun 4, 2020

Good for total beginners. It's a very basic introduction but can be completed rather quickly.

By Don B

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Nov 1, 2021

Nice introduction to probability. I enjoyed the professor's delivery of the subject matter.

By Manu G

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Sep 27, 2019

Great course to revise basic statistics concept or if you are new to the area of statistics

By Erica B

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Mar 19, 2024

A great introduction to Statistics and Probability, I very much enjoyed taking this course

By Rajath R

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Apr 18, 2020

Good start to understanding the basics and important topics of Statistics and Probability!

By Marcello P G d S

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Aug 2, 2020

It was a great course. I hope more free courses in the future from University of London.