In this Specialization, you will learn to analyze and visualize data in R and create reproducible data analysis reports, demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the unified nature of statistical inference, perform frequentist and Bayesian statistical inference and modeling to understand natural phenomena and make data-based decisions, communicate statistical results correctly, effectively, and in context without relying on statistical jargon, critique data-based claims and evaluated data-based decisions, and wrangle and visualize data with R packages for data analysis.
Statistics with R Specialization
Master Statistics with R. Statistical mastery of data analysis including inference, modeling, and Bayesian approaches.
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Bayesian StatisticsLinear RegressionStatistical InferenceR Programming
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Approx. 7 months to complete
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There are 5 Courses in this Specialization
Introduction to Probability and Data
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This course introduces you to sampling and exploring data, as well as basic probability theory and Bayes' rule. You will examine various types of sampling methods, and discuss how such methods can impact the scope of inference. A variety of exploratory data analysis techniques will be covered, including numeric summary statistics and basic data visualization. You will be guided through installing and using R and RStudio (free statistical software), and will use this software for lab exercises and a final project. The concepts and techniques in this course will serve as building blocks for the inference and modeling courses in the Specialization.
Inferential Statistics
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This course covers commonly used statistical inference methods for numerical and categorical data. You will learn how to set up and perform hypothesis tests, interpret p-values, and report the results of your analysis in a way that is interpretable for clients or the public. Using numerous data examples, you will learn to report estimates of quantities in a way that expresses the uncertainty of the quantity of interest. You will be guided through installing and using R and RStudio (free statistical software), and will use this software for lab exercises and a final project. The course introduces practical tools for performing data analysis and explores the fundamental concepts necessary to interpret and report results for both categorical and numerical data
Linear Regression and Modeling
1,135 ratings
This course introduces simple and multiple linear regression models. These models allow you to assess the relationship between variables in a data set and a continuous response variable. Is there a relationship between the physical attractiveness of a professor and their student evaluation scores? Can we predict the test score for a child based on certain characteristics of his or her mother? In this course, you will learn the fundamental theory behind linear regression and, through data examples, learn to fit, examine, and utilize regression models to examine relationships between multiple variables, using the free statistical software R and RStudio.
Bayesian Statistics
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This course describes Bayesian statistics, in which one's inferences about parameters or hypotheses are updated as evidence accumulates. You will learn to use Bayes’ rule to transform prior probabilities into posterior probabilities, and be introduced to the underlying theory and perspective of the Bayesian paradigm. The course will apply Bayesian methods to several practical problems, to show end-to-end Bayesian analyses that move from framing the question to building models to eliciting prior probabilities to implementing in R (free statistical software) the final posterior distribution. Additionally, the course will introduce credible regions, Bayesian comparisons of means and proportions, Bayesian regression and inference using multiple models, and discussion of Bayesian prediction.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM STATISTICS WITH R
by AAOct 16, 2017
It is a very nice course, I have learned a lot. However, it is convenient to take the previous one of the specialization, as they base some examples or R knowledge on it.
by WLNov 22, 2018
The course is VERY helpful, I used all the things I learned from the course in my daily study, I feel more confident and committed to finish the specialization!
by RCMar 21, 2020
Great course. Quite difficult though. I wished it was split to two course or maybe an entire specialization dedicated for this.
by SHNov 26, 2017
Nice course. Comparing this course with the second and fourth ones in the specialization, this is a rather light-weighted one.
by VFDec 17, 2019
Thanks for the excellent course. The whole "Statistics with R" specialization is a perfect introduction in statistics.
by TLNov 29, 2018
Yet another superb course in this specialization.\n\nBe ready to spend lots of time and learn lots of things.
by JLAug 18, 2019
Great, comprehensive way to utilise all of skills obtained during this specialization!
by AZAug 31, 2016
This is a great course for this specialization but don't expect much depth.
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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
What background knowledge is necessary?
Basic math, no programming experience required. A genuine interest in data analysis is a plus!
In the later courses in the Specialization, we assume knowledge and skills equivalent to those which would have been gained in the prior courses (for example: if you decide to take course four, Bayesian Statistics, without taking the prior three courses we assume you have knowledge of frequentist statistics and R equivalent to what is taught in the first three courses).
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Yes.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
Coursera courses and certificates don't carry university credit, though some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
What if I already have a certificate from Data Analysis and Statistical Inference?
In this specialization, R is a requirement, and the labs have been enhanced and revised from the previous course. Success in the fourth course and the capstone project will depend heavily on successfully completing the first three courses in this specialization. Therefore, we require all students complete all courses to obtain the certificate.
Do I need specific software?
Yes. You will need R and RStudio. Both are free and publicly available. You will need administrator access to your computer to install this software.
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