By completing this course, learners will be able to analyze business data using statistical methods, apply probability models to real-world scenarios, perform hypothesis testing, interpret statistical distributions, and evaluate relationships between variables to support data-driven decision-making.

Analyze Business Data Using Statistics Foundations

What you'll learn
Analyze business data using probability, statistics, and mathematical methods.
Apply hypothesis testing and statistical distributions to real-world business problems.
Evaluate relationships between variables to support data-driven decisions.
Skills you'll gain
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January 2026
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of data collection, sampling techniques, data types, and the role of machine learning in statistical analysis, forming the base for all further statistical reasoning.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module builds a strong foundation in probability theory, enabling learners to quantify uncertainty and analyze events using probability rules and distributions commonly applied in business decision-making.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module connects probability theory with mathematical tools such as distributions, matrix operations, and statistical inference, providing analytical skills essential for data-driven modeling.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on hypothesis testing techniques, confidence intervals, and distribution analysis, enabling learners to make statistically sound decisions under uncertainty.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module emphasizes applied statistical testing and relationship analysis, enabling learners to examine associations, validate models, and interpret relationships between variables.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
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