Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
STAT-0001
Organization's ID:
#201
Organization:
Statistics.com
Location:
Online
Length:
8 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Statistics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to demystify statistical concepts through practical applications in a business and real-world context, bridging the gap to the burgeoning field of Data Science. The course emphasizes a resampling perspective to introduce probability, study design, inference, and association.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand fundamental statistical concepts and their application in real-world scenarios.
  • Develop skills in study design, probability, inference, and exploratory data analysis.
  • Learn to make informed decisions using statistical reasoning in business contexts.

General Topics:

  • Study Design, Statistical Significance
  • Categorical Data, Contingency Tables
  • More Probability, Random Sampling, The Bootstrap
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Confidence Intervals for Proportions
  • 2-Sample Comparisons
  • Correlation and Simple (1-variable) Regression
  • Multiple Regression
  • Prediction
  • K-Nearest Neighbors
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Textbook readings

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Graded practical exercises and discussion forums

Minimum Passing Score:

73%
Supplemental Materials