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This course is a compact primer in statistics as a foundation for data-driven business analysis. A selection of concepts include descriptive statistics, probability, inference, correlation, and regression. The course also exposes students to basic Python programming for use in statistics.
You will learn to calculate descriptive statistics and generate basic visualizations using Python; explain principles of probability and derive measures related to probability functions; communicate the uncertainty in statistical estimates; and perform regression analysis and distinguish between correlation and causation.
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Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.