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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

CM

Dec 31, 2021

A​n excellent and thorough introduction to probability and statistics. Dr Abdey's grasp of the topic and his presentation style make the course interesting to follow.

RC

Sep 19, 2024

Amazingly well explained concepts connected with a nice mix of real-life applications in the lectures! Enjoyed the occasional humour that made the course easy to digest! Thanks much for the course!

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By Irina L T

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Jan 5, 2021

great course, thank you

By Manuel F

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May 22, 2020

a very interesting mooc

By 田铃松

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Apr 2, 2022

this class is so great

By B D

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Aug 7, 2020

very nice explanation

By MANISH P

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Apr 27, 2020

thank you professor!!

By DM

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Jan 14, 2020

Very clear and useful

By Nishant

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May 5, 2020

A very lucid course.

By Leonardo B

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Nov 21, 2018

It's a great course.

By Haoming L

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Dec 24, 2019

Really great course

By Dr V G

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Aug 20, 2020

excellent learning

By marco r

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May 4, 2020

Excellent teacher!

By Omkar A P

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Oct 2, 2019

very nice course..

By Michael D

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Feb 15, 2021

Nice intro course

By Claudia

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Aug 16, 2020

Excellent course!

By RAVICHANDER B

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May 17, 2020

very good program

By Christopher O

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May 11, 2020

Excellent course.

By Franco L T

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May 7, 2020

EXCELLENT MOOC!!!

By George P

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Sep 3, 2018

Very good primer!

By Uy D T

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Apr 9, 2021

Perfect Course !

By jack k

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Aug 17, 2020

well done course

By Dewa P K M

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Jul 21, 2020

Great instructor

By Prince K

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May 30, 2020

Nicely Explained

By Kolesnikov E

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Jan 12, 2025

Amazing course

By GAUTAM B

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May 13, 2020

Good Course !!