Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques
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Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques
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Skills you'll gain
- Statistics
- Statistical Reporting
- Statistical Hypothesis Testing
- Regression Analysis
- Statistical Methods
- Data Storytelling
- Data Presentation
- Probability & Statistics
- Statistical Modeling
- Descriptive Statistics
- Statistical Programming
- Statistical Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Forecasting
- Logistic Regression
- Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
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There are 5 modules in this course
Begin your journey into practical statistics with this beginner-friendly course that makes complex concepts accessible. Learn to perform basic statistical analyses using R and Microsoft's tools, while using AI assistance to help understand and implement statistical concepts. Through hands-on practice with real datasets, you'll build confidence in conducting and interpreting statistical tests.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Apply core statistical methods — including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis — to real-world datasets with confidence. • Use R and Microsoft tools to perform, visualize, and communicate statistical analyses effectively. • Interpret the results of statistical tests and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. • Design and execute a basic end-to-end statistical analysis workflow, from data preparation through to results and conclusions.
In this module, you’ll learn how to move beyond averages and test what matters. You’ll work with R to apply core statistical concepts, like significance testing, p-values, and confidence intervals, on real datasets. And when you’re ready, GitHub Copilot will help speed up your workflow without skipping the thinking. Whether you’re comparing customer ratings, assessing treatment outcomes, or validating business changes, this module gives you the tools to ask sharper questions and back them with evidence.
What's included
5 videos8 readings2 assignments3 ungraded labs
5 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction to Statistical Analysis & Advanced Techniques Course•3 minutes
- Statistics in Action•3 minutes
- Basic Statistical Functions in R•8 minutes
- Understanding Hypothesis Testing•6 minutes
- Implementing Tests in R•5 minutes
8 readings•Total 106 minutes
- Course Syllabus•6 minutes
- Using R in your Visual Studio Code Lab •15 minutes
- Connecting Copilot in your Visual Studio Code Labs•10 minutes
- Statistical Analysis Fundamentals•20 minutes
- Hypothesis Testing Guide•25 minutes
- What Models Really Are•3 minutes
- Choosing the Right Test in R•25 minutes
- Module Overview•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis•25 minutes
- Hypothesis Testing Assessment•25 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
- Exploring Statistical Functions•60 minutes
- Hypothesis Testing Practice•60 minutes
- Employee Performance Testing Scenario•60 minutes
In this module, you’ll build regression models that explain relationships and forecast results, like how customer satisfaction might shift with service speed, or how multiple factors affect patient recovery. You’ll start simple, then move to more complex models, using R and GitHub Copilot to build, test, and troubleshoot your code efficiently. No fluff, just practical regression skills you’ll actually use.
What's included
4 videos5 readings3 assignments3 ungraded labs
4 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Regression in Business Decision Making •4 minutes
- Implementing Linear Regression in R•6 minutes
- Introduction to Multiple Regression•5 minutes
- Model Diagnostics in R•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Understanding Simple Linear Regression•20 minutes
- Multiple Regression Guide•20 minutes
- Regression Diagnostics Guide•20 minutes
- Diagnostic Solution Strategies•5 minutes
- Module Overview•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Simple Linear Regression Assessment•20 minutes
- Multiple Linear Regression Assessment•20 minutes
- Model Diagnostics and Validation Assessment•20 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
- Building Your First Regression Model•60 minutes
- Multiple Predictor Analysis•60 minutes
- Model Validation Practice•60 minutes
This module gives you the tools to model decisions, like whether a customer will convert, a treatment will succeed, or a transaction might fail. You’ll learn how logistic regression works, when to use it, and how to interpret the results. Through hands-on labs and AI-assisted coding, you’ll build models that do more than guess, they explain. By the end, you’ll be able to evaluate model performance and make confident, probability-based predictions.
What's included
3 videos6 readings3 assignments3 ungraded labs
3 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Logistic Regression in Action•3 minutes
- Basic Logistic Regression in R•4 minutes
- Model Assessment Techniques•5 minutes
6 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Understanding Logistic Regression•15 minutes
- Logistic Regression Fundamentals•20 minutes
- Model Building Guide•10 minutes
- Validation Guide•10 minutes
- Validating Binary Logistic Regression Models•30 minutes
- Module Overview•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 65 minutes
- Binary Logistic Regression Assessment•25 minutes
- Model Building and Interpretation Assessment•20 minutes
- Model Assessment and Validation Assessment•20 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
- Your First Logistic Model•60 minutes
- Building Complex Models•60 minutes
- Model Validation Techniques•60 minutes
This module gives you the skills to break down time-based data and build forecasts you can trust. You’ll learn how to spot trends, understand seasonal shifts, and apply proven methods like moving averages and exponential smoothing. Whether you’re predicting sales, staffing needs, or web traffic, you’ll use R and GitHub Copilot to create models that support smarter, evidence-based decisions.
What's included
4 videos6 readings3 assignments2 ungraded labs
4 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Time Series in Business•3 minutes
- Working with Time Series in R•8 minutes
- Implementing Forecasting Methods•12 minutes
- Evaluating Forecast Accuracy•8 minutes
6 readings•Total 82 minutes
- Understanding Time Series Data•15 minutes
- Time Series Fundamentals•15 minutes
- Forecasting Techniques Guide•10 minutes
- Building Forecasts •15 minutes
- Model Selection Guide•25 minutes
- Module Overview•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Time Series Components Assessment•25 minutes
- Time Series Forecasting Methods Assessment•25 minutes
- Model Evaluation and Selection Assessment•25 minutes
2 ungraded labs•Total 120 minutes
- Exploring Time Series Data•60 minutes
- Model Evaluation Practice•60 minutes
In this final module, you’ll apply your regression skills to a guided project that mirrors real analysis work. You’ll prepare data, build and validate a predictive model, and generate insights you can explain. You’ll also explore how R integrates with tools like Excel and Power BI, which are useful if you need to share results in business-friendly formats. This is your chance to practice end-to-end analysis and show what you can do with data.
What's included
4 videos8 readings1 assignment1 programming assignment2 ungraded labs
4 videos•Total 25 minutes
- R to Excel Integration•4 minutes
- R to Excel Formatting•6 minutes
- R in Power BI•7 minutes
- Sample project: Project Implementation•8 minutes
8 readings•Total 68 minutes
- Exporting Excel Reports with R•20 minutes
- Enhancing Excel Readability with R Formatting•10 minutes
- Automating Excel Reports with R•5 minutes
- R-Power BI Integration Overview•15 minutes
- Project Overview•2 minutes
- [Solution] Final Project •10 minutes
- Module Overview•2 minutes
- Course Overview and next steps•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Final Project Quiz Assessment•30 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 120 minutes
- Final Project: Regression Model Development and Validation •120 minutes
2 ungraded labs•Total 120 minutes
- Sample Project 1•60 minutes
- Sample Project 2•60 minutes
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