Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an introduction to business statistics, covering topics such as sampling, data analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to effectively use statistics to make informed business decisions
  • Gain practical skills in data analysis
  • Understand statistical concepts such as sampling and hypothesis testing

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand statistical concepts and apply them to real-world problems
  • Effectively analyze data and draw conclusions
  • Learn to use statistical software such as Excel and R

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of algebra
  • Familiarity with spreadsheet software such as Excel

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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Description

This course provides an analytical framework to help you evaluate key problems in a structured fashion and will equip you with tools to better manage the uncertainties that pervade and complicate business processes. To this end, the course aims to cover statistical ideas that apply to managers by discussing two basic themes: first, is recognizing and describing variations present in everything around us, and then modeling and making decisions in the presence of these variations. The fundamental concepts studied in this course will reappear in many other classes and business settings. Our focus will be on interpreting the meaning of the results in a business and managerial setting.

Outline

  • Course Orientation
  • Welcome to Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business!
  • Learn on Your Terms
  • Excel Data Analysis Toolpak
  • Syllabus
  • ePub
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Glossary
  • Learn More About Flexible Learning Paths
  • Using Excel for this Course
  • Updating Your Profile
  • Orientation Quiz
  • Module 1: Hypothesis Testing
  • 1-1.1. Formulating the Hypothesis
  • 1-2.1. Analyzing the Result
  • 1-3.1. Two-Tail Test for Mean
  • 1-3.2. Two-Tail Test for Mean in Excel
  • 1-4.1. One-Tail Test for Mean
  • 1-4.2. Left-Tail Test for Mean in Excel
  • 1-4.3. Right-Tail Test for Mean in Excel
  • 1-5.1. Testing the Proportion
  • 1-5.2. Left-Tail Test for Proportion in Excel
  • 1-5.3. Right-Tail Test for Proportion in Excel
  • 1-5.4. Two-Tail Test for Proportion in Excel
  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings
  • Lesson 1-1 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 1-2 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 1-3 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 1-4 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 1-5 Practice Quiz
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Module 2: Statistical Inference Based on Two Samples
  • 2-1.1. Testing for No Difference in Means
  • 2-1.2. Testing for No Difference in Means in Excel
  • 2-1.3. Two-Tail Mean Test for Two Samples and Calculating the Confidence Interval in Excel
  • 2-2.1. One-Tail Test of the Means
  • 2-2.2. One-Tail Test of the Means in Excel
  • 2-3.1. Testing for a Specific Value in Means
  • 2-4.1. Paired Tests
  • 2-4.2. Paired Test in Excel
  • 2-5.1. Test of Proportions
  • 2-5.2. One-Tail Test of Proportions for Two Samples in Excel
  • 2-5.3. Two-Tail Test of Proportions for Two Samples in Excel
  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings
  • Lesson 2-1 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 2-2 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 2-3 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 2-4 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 2-5 Practice Quiz
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Module 3: Simple Linear Regression
  • 3-1.1. An Introduction
  • 3-2.1. Least Square Methods
  • 3-2.2. Least Square Method in Excel
  • 3-3.1. Assessing the Regression Model
  • 3-3.2. Testing the Significance in Excel
  • 3-4.1. Using the Model
  • 3-4.2. Simple Linear Regression: Excel Output Analysis
  • 3-5.1. Model Assumptions and Limitations
  • 3-5.2. Residual Analysis in Excel
  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings
  • Lesson 3-1 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 3-2 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 3-3 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 3-4 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 3-5 Practice Quiz
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Module 4: Multiple Linear Regression
  • 4-1.1. Model Introduction
  • 4-1.2. Developing Multiple Regression Model in Excel
  • 4-1.3. Multiple Regression: Excel Output Analysis
  • 4-2.1. Qualitative Data – Two Categories
  • 4-2.2. Dummy Variable in Excel – Two Categories
  • 4-3.1. Qualitative Data – Many Categories
  • 4-3.2. Dummy Variable in Excel – Many Categories
  • Gies Online Programs
  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings
  • Congratulations!
  • Get Your Course Certificate
  • Lesson 4-1 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 4-2 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 4-3 Practice Quiz
  • Module 4 Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Learn Business Statistics with Coursera and improve your analytical skills. This course has received positive reviews from users. Many users have praised the course for its practical approach to learning statistics.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course's practical approach to learning statistics

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
  • The course material is relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios
  • The course provides ample practice exercises and quizzes
  • The course offers a valuable certificate upon completion

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic for their level of expertise
  • The course may be too challenging for beginners with no prior knowledge of statistics
  • The course lacks interaction with other students
  • Some users felt that the course could benefit from more in-depth explanations and examples
  • The course may be too time-consuming for users with busy schedules
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Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta, Ph.D., PMP
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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