Data Modeling and Prediction with R
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Data Modeling and Prediction with R
This course is part of Data Science with R Specialization
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What you'll learn
Fit and interpret linear and logistic regression models to examine relationships between predictors and outcomes.
Evaluate model performance and recognize limitations such as overfitting.
Apply bootstrapping and hypothesis testing to quantify and communicate uncertainty in model results.
Skills you'll gain
- Model Training
- Statistical Hypothesis Testing
- Statistical Methods
- Regression Analysis
- Correlation Analysis
- Model Evaluation
- Statistical Modeling
- Logistic Regression
- Statistics
- Data Modeling
- Probability & Statistics
- Predictive Modeling
- Predictive Analytics
- Statistical Programming
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Statistical Inference
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There are 4 modules in this course
Learn how to move from exploring data to modeling it with confidence. In this course, you’ll build and interpret linear and logistic regression models in R to uncover relationships, make predictions, and quantify uncertainty.
You’ll begin by learning how to fit and interpret simple and multiple linear regression models, then advance to modeling categorical outcomes with logistic regression. Finally, you’ll explore bootstrapping and hypothesis testing to understand and communicate the uncertainty in your results. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use statistical modeling to make and explain data-driven decisions – an essential skill for data scientists, analysts, and anyone working with real-world data.
In this module, you will learn how to describe relationships between variables using simple linear regression. You’ll practice fitting models, interpreting coefficients, and visualizing patterns to uncover meaningful insights from data. By the end of this module, you’ll know how to make predictions and identify when your model might not fit as well as you think.
What's included
6 videos8 readings1 assignment1 plugin
6 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Welcome•1 minute
- The language of models•13 minutes
- Linear regression with a numerical predictor•12 minutes
- Code along :: Modeling fish•28 minutes
- Linear regression with a categorical predictor•8 minutes
- Outliers in linear regression•4 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Course welcome•10 minutes
- Meet your instructors•10 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 7.1•10 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 7.2•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course•10 minutes
- Code along :: Modeling fish•10 minutes
- Code along :: Modeling fish (complete)•10 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapters 7.3 - 7.4 •10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Building and interpreting Simple Linear models•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Predicting cholesterol with simple linear regression•15 minutes
Real-world data is rarely simple. In this module, you’ll extend regression modeling to include multiple predictors and interaction effects. You’ll explore how adding variables improves model accuracy, how to interpret complex relationships, and how to avoid overfitting as your models become more sophisticated.
What's included
3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 plugin
3 videos•Total 54 minutes
- Linear regression with multiple predictors•8 minutes
- Main and interaction effects•5 minutes
- Code along :: Modeling loan interest rates•40 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 8.1 - 8.2•10 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 8.3 - 8.4•10 minutes
- Code along :: Modeling loan interest rates•10 minutes
- Code along :: Modeling loan interest rates (complete)•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Multiple linear regression•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Predicting NBA salaries with multiple linear regression•15 minutes
Not all outcomes are numerical. In this module, you’ll learn how to model categorical outcomes (e.g., “yes/no” or “spam/not spam”) using logistic regression. You’ll discover how to calculate probabilities, classify outcomes, and assess the performance of your models. Along the way, you’ll explore how overfitting affects classification and reflect on how to interpret and communicate model predictions responsibly.
What's included
5 videos6 readings1 assignment1 plugin
5 videos•Total 80 minutes
- Logistic regression•12 minutes
- Code along :: Building a spam filter•24 minutes
- Classification and decision errors•3 minutes
- Overfitting and spending your data•10 minutes
- Code along :: Forest classification•31 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 9.1 - 9.2•10 minutes
- Code along :: Building a spam filter•10 minutes
- Code along :: Building a spam filter (complete)•10 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 9.3 - 9.4•10 minutes
- Code along :: Forest classification•10 minutes
- Code along :: Forest classification (complete)•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Classification and model predicting•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Predicting income level with logistic regression•15 minutes
Every model comes with uncertainty and understanding and communicating that uncertainty is what makes you a thoughtful data scientist. In this final module, you’ll explore bootstrapping and randomization methods to measure confidence in your results, conduct hypothesis tests, and communicate findings transparently. By the end, you’ll bring together your modeling and inference skills to draw clear, data-driven conclusions.
What's included
4 videos5 readings1 assignment1 plugin
4 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Quantifying uncertainty •10 minutes
- Bootstrapping•12 minutes
- Code along :: Bootstrapping Duke Forest houses•20 minutes
- Hypothesis testing•8 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 12•10 minutes
- Code along :: Bootstrapping Duke Forest houses•10 minutes
- Code along :: Bootstrapping Duke Forest houses (complete)•10 minutes
- Introduction to Modern Statistics: Chapter 11•10 minutes
- Course wrap-up and next steps•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Quantifying and communicating uncertainty•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Quantifying uncertainty in the ICU•15 minutes
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