University of Colorado Boulder
Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization

Build Your Statistical Skills for Data Science. Master the Statistics Necessary for Data Science

Brian Zaharatos

Instructor: Brian Zaharatos

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.3

(35 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Correctly analyze and apply tools of regression analysis to model relationship between variables and make predictions given a set of input variables.

  • Successfully conduct experiments based on best practices in experimental design.

  • Use advanced statistical modeling techniques, such as generalized linear and additive models, to model wide range of real-world relationships.

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What you'll learn

  • Identify and interpret the two-way ANOVA (and ANCOVA) model(s) as a linear regression model.

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What you'll learn

  • Describe how to generalize the linear model framework to accommodate data that is not suitable for the standard linear regression model.

  • State some advantages and disadvantages of (generalized) additive models.

  • Describe how an additive model can be generalized to incorporate non-normal response variables (i.e., define a generalized additive model).

Skills you'll gain

Category: Calculus
Category: and probability theory.
Category: Linear Algebra

Instructor

Brian Zaharatos
University of Colorado Boulder
3 Courses11,570 learners

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. 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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