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Master Statistics with Python
Learn the statistics behind data science, from summary statistics to regression models.
Includes Statistics, Experimental Design, Python, pandas, NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, and more.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
4 weeksCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Master Statistics with Python:- Getting Started with Python for Data Science
About this skill path
Data scientists use statistics to produce analyses, recommendations, and even machine learning models. In this Skill Path, you will use Python to summarize datasets, investigate correlations, run hypothesis tests, and build regression models.
Skills you'll gain
- Summarize and visualize data
- Run A/B tests
- Build linear regression models
Syllabus
9 units • 31 lessons • 21 projects • 19 quizzes- 1
Variable Types
Learn about variable types and how to store them in Python.
- 2
Summary Statistics for Quantitative Data
Learn how to summarize quantitative data in Python using summary statistics.
- 3
Visualizing a Distribution of Quantitative Data
Learn how to visualize and describe a distribution of quantitative data using histograms, box plots, and quantiles/quartiles.
- 4
Summary Statistics for Categorical Data
Learn how to summarize categorical variables in Python using numerical summary statistics.
- 5
Visualizing Categorical Data
Learn how to visualize and describe categorical data using bar charts and pie charts.
- 6
Associations between Variables
Learn how to investigate whether there is an association between two variables.
- 7
Probability
Learn the fundamentals of probability by investigating random events.
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Projects in this skill path
- Project
Census Variables
Apply your knowledge of variable types to investigate, clean, and begin to analyze a sample of simulated census data. - Project
Central Tendency for Housing Data
In this project, you will use your knowledge of mean, median and mode to make conclusions about three boroughs in New York City: Manhattan, New York City, and Queens. - Project
Variance in Weather
Find the best time to visit London by examining weather data.
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