Overview
This Data Science Foundations - Statistical Inference , Specialization course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder is designed to provide the learner with a solid foundation in probability theory to prepare for the broader study of statistics.
It will also introduce the learner to the fundamentals of statistics and statistical theory and will equip the learner with the skills required to perform fundamental statistical analysis of a data set in the R programming language.
This specialization can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together faculty from CU Boulder’s departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the MS-DS is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience in computer science, information science, mathematics, and statistics.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will practice new probability skills. including fundamental statistical analysis of data sets, by completing exercises in Jupyter Notebooks. In addition, learners will test their knowledge by completing benchmark quizzes throughout the courses.
Skills You Will Gain:
- Inference
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Probability
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Courses include:
- Probability Theory: Foundation for Data Science
- Statistical Inference for Estimation in Data Science
- Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- Flexible
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Intermediate level
- Sequence in calculus up through Calculus II (preferably multivariate calculus) and some programming experience in R.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.