Transform your data science capabilities with the "Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics" course. This program is designed to provide essential mathematical and statistical skills necessary for predictive modeling and data analysis. Dive into probability concepts, including conditional probability, Bayes’ Theorem, and various probability distributions. Further, apply regression techniques to enhance your ability to predict and interpret data trends.



Probability Theory and Regression for Predictive Analytics
This course is part of Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics Specialization

Instructor: Morgan Frank
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What you'll learn
Calculate conditional probabilities and apply Bayes' Theorem for data inference.
Understand and apply various probability distributions for statistical analysis.
Perform ordinary least squares regression to fit linear models to data.
Analyze datasets using advanced regression techniques in Python.
Skills you'll gain
- Probability Distribution
- Regression Analysis
- Data Science
- Algorithms
- Python Programming
- Bayesian Statistics
- Predictive Analytics
- Probability
- Feature Engineering
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Analysis
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Machine Learning
- Statistical Methods
- Probability & Statistics
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module will introduce basic concepts from probability theory.
What's included
14 videos1 reading2 assignments1 programming assignment1 plugin
This module covers essential concepts in regression analysis, from basics like covariance and correlation to advanced topics such as multicollinearity, interaction effects, Lasso regression, and logistic regression. It provides tools for interpreting, diagnosing, and improving regression models.
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Pittsburgh. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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