Brief
Description:
To
provide an easy introduction to statistics for those with little or no prior
exposure to basic probability and descriptive statistics.
Aim
of Course:
To
provide an easy introduction to statistics for those with little or no prior
exposure to basic probability and descriptive statistics in preparation for the
two course sequence Introduction to Statistics 1: Sampling and Inference and Introduction to Statistics 2: Working with Bivariate Data.
Course
Program:
SESSION
1: Designing a Statistical Study
Gathering
and organizing data
Looking
at your (measurement) data
Simple
numerical and graphical summaries
Introduction
to statistical inference via resampling
SESSION
2: Categorical Data and Probability
Observational
studies, polls and surveys
Looking
at your (categorical) data
Letting
the computer do the work
Random
variables and their distributions
Expected
value
The
normal distribution
SESSION
3: Relationships Between (Two Categorical) Variables
Two-way
Tables
Conditional
probabilities
Bayes
rule
Independence
Simpson's
paradox
Organization
of the Course:
This
course takes place over the internet, at statistics.com for 3 weeks.
During
each course week, you participate at times of your own choosing - there are no
set times when you must be online. Course participants will be given access to
a private discussion board. In class discussions led by the instructor, you can
post questions, seek clarification, and interact with your fellow students and
the instructor.
The
course typically requires 15 hours per week. At the beginning of each week, you
receive the relevant material, in addition to answers to exercises from the
previous session. During the week, you are expected to go over the course
materials and work through exercises. Discussion among participants is
encouraged. The instructor will provide answers and comments.
The core strength
of these online courses is the instructors. Statistics.com has over 60
instructors, who are recruited based in their expertise various areas in
statistics. Most of these instructors are internationally-known experts in
their field. These instructors are the subject experts with industry /
consulting experience.
You will be able to ask questions and exchange comments with the
instructors via a private discussion board throughout the course. The courses take place online at
statistics.com in a series of 4 weekly lessons and assignments, and require about
15 hours/week. Participate at your own
convenience; there are no set times when you must be online. You have the
flexibility to work a bit every day, if that is your preference, or concentrate
your work in just a couple of days.
For Indian
participants statistics.com accepts registration for its courses at special
prices in Indian Rupees through its partner, the Center for eLearning and
Training (C-eLT), Pune (www.c-elt.com).
If you have any
query please feel free to call me or write to me.
For More details contact at
Email: info@c-elt.com
Call: 020 66009116
