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Probability and Statistics for Decision Making

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
6 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain probability concepts, random variables, and probability distributions.

  • Calculate mean, variance, standard deviation, and other statistical measures.

  • Interpret correlation, covariance, and estimation techniques for data analysis.

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May 2026

Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Financial Analytics & Decision Science Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Build a strong foundation in probability and statistics to analyze uncertainty, interpret data relationships, and support data-driven decision-making. Learn practical statistical concepts used in business, finance, analytics, and research.

This course provides a structured introduction to probability and statistical analysis through clear explanations and practical examples. You’ll learn how probability helps quantify uncertainty, how random variables and probability distributions work, and how events interact through concepts such as mutually exclusive and independent events. As the course progresses, you’ll explore essential statistical measures including mean, variance, standard deviation, correlation, and covariance to better understand data behavior and relationships between variables. Practical examples such as dice probability, contingency tables, and distribution analysis help learners connect theory with real-world analytical thinking. You’ll also examine advanced concepts related to distribution shape, central moments, skewness, and estimation methods such as the Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE). These techniques form the foundation for statistical reasoning and quantitative analysis used in modern decision-making environments. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step approach that gradually builds confidence in probability and statistics while emphasizing practical interpretation rather than abstract theory. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to interpret uncertainty, analyze datasets, and apply statistical reasoning to support smarter analytical and business decisions.

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of probability and random variables. Learners explore how uncertainty is quantified using probability, understand probability distributions, and examine how events interact through concepts such as mutually exclusive events and contingency tables.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 48 minutes
  • Random Variablesβ€’7 minutes
  • Probability Distributionsβ€’6 minutes
  • Example Rolling 2 Diceβ€’8 minutes
  • What is Probabilityβ€’10 minutes
  • Mutually Exclusive Eventsβ€’6 minutes
  • Contingency Tablesβ€’12 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Foundations of Probabilityβ€’30 minutes
  • Random Variables & Distributionsβ€’10 minutes
  • Understanding Probability & Event Relationshipsβ€’10 minutes

This module focuses on the relationship between events and introduces foundational statistical measures used to analyze data. Learners study independent events and explore key statistical metrics such as mean, variance, standard deviation, correlation, and covariance to understand data behavior and relationships.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosβ€’Total 39 minutes
  • Independed Eventsβ€’5 minutes
  • Basic Statisticsβ€’6 minutes
  • Mean and Varianceβ€’8 minutes
  • Standard Deviationβ€’10 minutes
  • Correlation and Covarianceβ€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Event Dependence & Statistical Basicsβ€’30 minutes
  • Independent Events and Introduction to Statisticsβ€’10 minutes
  • Measuring Spread and Relationshipsβ€’10 minutes

This module explores advanced statistical concepts related to the shape and characteristics of distributions. Learners examine central moments, understand skewed distributions, and learn how estimation techniques such as the Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE) are used in statistical modeling.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 23 minutes
  • Correlation and Covariance Continuesβ€’7 minutes
  • Central Momentsβ€’6 minutes
  • Positive Skewed Distributionβ€’7 minutes
  • Best Linear Unbiased Estimatorβ€’3 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Distributions, Moments & Estimationβ€’30 minutes
  • Advanced Measures of Distributionβ€’10 minutes
  • Distribution Shapes & Estimation Methodsβ€’10 minutes

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