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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis by University of California, Santa Cruz

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About the Course

This course introduces the Bayesian approach to statistics, starting with the concept of probability and moving to the analysis of data. We will learn about the philosophy of the Bayesian approach as well as how to implement it for common types of data. We will compare the Bayesian approach to the more commonly-taught Frequentist approach, and see some of the benefits of the Bayesian approach. In particular, the Bayesian approach allows for better accounting of uncertainty, results that have more intuitive and interpretable meaning, and more explicit statements of assumptions. This course combines lecture videos, computer demonstrations, readings, exercises, and discussion boards to create an active learning experience. For computing, you have the choice of using Microsoft Excel or the open-source, freely available statistical package R, with equivalent content for both options. The lectures provide some of the basic mathematical development as well as explanations of philosophy and interpretation. Completion of this course will give you an understanding of the concepts of the Bayesian approach, understanding the key differences between Bayesian and Frequentist approaches, and the ability to do basic data analyses....

Top reviews

JB

Oct 16, 2020

An excellent course with some good hands on exercises in both R and excel. Not for the faint of heart mathematically speaking, assumes a competent understanding of statistics and probability going in

JH

Jun 26, 2018

Great course. The content moves at a nice pace and the videos are really good to follow. The Quizzes are also set at a good level. You can't pass this course unless you have understood the material.

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By Sariel H

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Aug 25, 2020

If the tutor could further clarify normal prior in Week4 Lesson 10, it could be better.

By Somnath B

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Nov 26, 2017

Very helpful and extremely educational. One of those rare courses I actually finished!

By Edit T

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Feb 12, 2017

A well-designed course with sufficient support materials and useful practice exercises.

By Deleted A

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Apr 2, 2019

Very well structured and informative content. Also the delivery of content is amazing.

By Chris

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May 13, 2017

great course. gave me a much more intuitive feel and confidence for bayesian analysis.

By Nicolas C

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Dec 31, 2022

Excellent lectures and quizzes. Clear, rigorous, and to the point. Highly recommend.

By luiz.cunha@axa-im.com

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Mar 21, 2018

A great course, very clear, well presented. Most of knowledge for the time invested

By thomas e

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Aug 31, 2016

I followed this class with a great enthousiasm. It was very clear and pedagogical !

By Ali S

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Aug 9, 2022

Excellent, with lots of different topics to learn and quizzes/challenges to solve.

By Bon-Woong K

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Feb 26, 2020

Great class. Wish if it were a classroom class - could have been better! Thanks.

By Pawel B

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Apr 3, 2018

Interesting course providing you with a well-paced start into Bayesian Statistics.

By Laura B

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Aug 5, 2017

Great course! Well explained with useful additional material. Strongly suggested.

By Harold X

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Sep 22, 2016

The course content is concise and straightforward. For novices it is very helpful

By Fatima T

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Jul 15, 2023

It's excellent, learning with this course was really easy and very entertaining.

By Harold Y R V

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Feb 19, 2023

Excelente curso, se puede desarrollar con un conocimiento básico en estadística.

By Adam S

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Apr 30, 2019

This course is great! Very clear, very professional, and lots of useful content!

By Robert T

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Nov 7, 2018

Great course for beginners as well as those that need a refresher on the basics!

By Matthias A

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Mar 6, 2021

Great introduction to Bayesian statistics. Thank you for providing this course.

By Johan F R

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Feb 12, 2021

I highly recommend and appreciate this course led by an excellent instructor.

By Madhu K S

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Feb 16, 2018

Nice introductory course. Some mathematics skills needed to fully appreciate.

By Ying

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Jun 28, 2017

This is a very useful course for people to do the data analysis in astronomy.

By Tomáš B

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Sep 8, 2016

Short, simple and clear explanations. I only regret the course is not longer.

By Tú N

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Mar 20, 2018

Good start for getting familiar with Bayesian Statistics . I learned a lot .

By Хожиматова К

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Nov 27, 2016

Everything was perfect beginning from explonations and ending with materials

By María P G

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Jun 22, 2023

I've learned so much! It is super clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much!