Predictive Analytics: Apply, Analyze & Interpret
Predictive Analytics: Apply, Analyze & Interpret
This course is part of Predictive Analytics & Modeling with Minitab Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Apply predictive modeling and hypothesis testing using Minitab and Excel.
Analyze data with ANOVA, chi-square, and regression techniques.
Interpret statistical outputs to make real-world business decisions.
Skills you'll gain
- Business Analytics
- Forecasting
- Data Analysis Software
- Regression Analysis
- Statistics
- Probability & Statistics
- Analytics
- Quantitative Research
- Statistical Modeling
- Predictive Analytics
- Correlation Analysis
- Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Statistical Methods
- Advanced Analytics
- Statistical Hypothesis Testing
- Statistical Analysis
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There are 5 modules in this course
By completing this course, learners will be able to apply predictive modeling, perform hypothesis testing, analyze correlations, and build regression models to interpret complex datasets. They will gain skills in statistical tools such as ANOVA, chi-square, t-tests, and control charts while learning to implement and interpret outputs using Minitab and Excel.
The course equips learners with the ability to identify patterns, evaluate case-based insights, and apply statistical reasoning to real-world data such as customer complaints, loan applicants, health indicators, and financial performance metrics. Through structured modules, learners will progress from foundational concepts in predictive analytics to advanced regression techniques for decision-making. What makes this course unique is its strong emphasis on practical application and interpretation. Each module combines theory with real-world examples, ensuring learners can translate statistical outputs into actionable insights. By the end, learners will not only understand statistical models but also apply them effectively in business, finance, and research settings.
This module introduces the foundations of predictive analytics, covering the basics of predictive modeling and essential statistical tools. Learners will explore regression approaches, ANOVA, and control charts while gaining practical exposure to Minitab for data analysis and interpretation.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
5 videosβ’Total 52 minutes
- Introduction of Predictive Modelingβ’9 minutes
- Non Linear Regressionβ’11 minutes
- Anova and Control Chartsβ’10 minutes
- Understanding, Interpretation and implementation using Minitabβ’11 minutes
- Continue on Interpretation and implementation using Minitabβ’11 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Introduction to Predictive Analyticsβ’30 minutes
- Predictive Modeling Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Essential Statistical Toolsβ’10 minutes
This module emphasizes the importance of observations in analytics. Learners will examine NAV prices, descriptive statistics, and case-based insights such as customer complaints, health data, and loan applicant results to build real-world analytical perspectives.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 74 minutes
- Observationβ’12 minutes
- Results for NAV Pricesβ’7 minutes
- NAV Prices - Observationsβ’10 minutes
- Descriptive Statisticsβ’8 minutes
- Customer Complaints-Observationsβ’10 minutes
- Resting Heart Rate Observationsβ’9 minutes
- Results for Loan Applicant MTWβ’10 minutes
- More Details on Results for Loan Applicant MTWβ’9 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Data Observations and Resultsβ’30 minutes
- General Observationsβ’10 minutes
- Case-Based Insightsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on hypothesis testing with practical applications of t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Learners will understand when to apply different tests and how to interpret results for business and research contexts.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 62 minutes
- Features of T- Testβ’10 minutes
- Loan Applicantβ’6 minutes
- Paired T - Testβ’7 minutes
- Understanding and Implementation of ANOVAβ’10 minutes
- Pairwise Comparisonsβ’8 minutes
- Features of Chi - Testβ’11 minutes
- Preference and Pulse Rateβ’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Hypothesis Testing Applicationsβ’30 minutes
- T-Test Applicationsβ’10 minutes
- ANOVA and Chi-Squareβ’10 minutes
This module explores correlation concepts, implementation, and interpretation. Learners will study correlation basics, use Minitab for analysis, and apply correlation results to financial and real-world datasets for better decision-making.
What's included
10 videos4 assignments
10 videosβ’Total 70 minutes
- Diffe. btw Growth Plan ad Dividend Plan in MFβ’7 minutes
- Checking NAV Price and Repurchase Priceβ’6 minutes
- Basic Correlation Techniquesβ’9 minutes
- More on Basic Correlation Techniquesβ’6 minutes
- CT Implementation Using Minitabβ’10 minutes
- Continue on Implemetation using Minitabβ’3 minutes
- Interpretation of Correlation Valuesβ’6 minutes
- Results for Returnβ’9 minutes
- Correlation Values - Observationsβ’6 minutes
- Correlation Values - Interpretationsβ’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Correlation Analysisβ’30 minutes
- Correlation Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Correlation Implementationβ’10 minutes
- Correlation Results and Interpretationsβ’10 minutes
This module provides a comprehensive study of regression, including basic principles, scatterplots, equations, applications, and advanced insights. Learners will analyze demographic, financial, and scientific datasets to master regression modeling and interpretation.
What's included
25 videos5 assignments
25 videosβ’Total 190 minutes
- Heart Beat - Objectiveβ’6 minutes
- Heart Beat - Interpretationβ’5 minutes
- Demographics and Living Standardsβ’6 minutes
- Demographics and Living Standards - Observationβ’6 minutes
- Graphical Implementationβ’9 minutes
- Add Regression Fitβ’9 minutes
- Scatterplot with Regressionβ’6 minutes
- Scatterplot of Rhdeq vs Rhcapβ’5 minutes
- Introduction to Regression Modelingβ’9 minutes
- Identify Independent Variableβ’9 minutes
- Regression Equationβ’8 minutes
- Tabulating the Valuesβ’6 minutes
- Interpretation and Implementation on Data Setsβ’8 minutes
- Continue on Interpretation on Databaseβ’9 minutes
- Significant Variableβ’8 minutes
- Calculating Corresponding Valuesβ’9 minutes
- Identify Dependent Variableβ’9 minutes
- Generate Descriptive Statisticsβ’9 minutes
- Scatterplot of Energy Consumptionβ’7 minutes
- Identity Equationβ’8 minutes
- P - Value and T - Valueβ’7 minutes
- Changes in Tem. and Expansionβ’8 minutes
- Objective of Stock Pricesβ’9 minutes
- Interpretations of Example 5β’9 minutes
- Reliance Return Changeβ’8 minutes
5 assignmentsβ’Total 70 minutes
- Regression Foundationsβ’30 minutes
- Regression Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Scatterplots and Equationsβ’10 minutes
- Regression Applicationsβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Regression Insightsβ’10 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
As a beginner this course made predictive analytics simple, helping me apply, analyze and interpret data with confidence and clarity.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Perfect course for beginners to learn predictive analytics in a simple way.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Simple and clear course for learning predictive analytics basics and data interpretation.
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