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Linear Regression for Business Statistics

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Course Summary

This course focuses on teaching linear regression in business statistics. You will learn the fundamentals of linear regression, how to apply it to real-world situations, and how to interpret the results.

Key Learning Points

Learn the theory and practical applications of linear regression
Gain hands-on experience by working with real-world data sets
Discover how to interpret and communicate results to stakeholders

Learning Outcomes

Understand the theory and practical applications of linear regression
Gain hands-on experience by working with real-world data sets
Learn how to interpret and communicate results to stakeholders

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of statistics and probability
Familiarity with Excel or similar spreadsheet software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Real-world case studies

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Description

Regression Analysis is perhaps the single most important Business Statistics tool used in the industry. Regression is the engine behind a multitude of data analytics applications used for many forms of forecasting and prediction.

This is the fourth course in the specialization, "Business Statistics and Analysis". The course introduces you to the very important tool known as Linear Regression. You will learn to apply various procedures such as dummy variable regressions, transforming variables, and interaction effects. All these are introduced and explained using easy to understand examples in Microsoft Excel. The focus of the course is on understanding and application, rather than detailed mathematical derivations. Note: This course uses the ‘Data Analysis’ tool box which is standard with the Windows version of Microsoft Excel. It is also standard with the 2016 or later Mac version of Excel. However, it is not standard with earlier versions of Excel for Mac. WEEK 1 Module 1: Regression Analysis: An Introduction In this module you will get introduced to the Linear Regression Model. We will build a regression model and estimate it using Excel. We will use the estimated model to infer relationships between various variables and use the model to make predictions. The module also introduces the notion of errors, residuals and R-square in a regression model. Topics covered include: • Introducing the Linear Regression • Building a Regression Model and estimating it using Excel • Making inferences using the estimated model • Using the Regression model to make predictions • Errors, Residuals and R-square WEEK 2 Module 2: Regression Analysis: Hypothesis Testing and Goodness of Fit This module presents different hypothesis tests you could do using the Regression output. These tests are an important part of inference and the module introduces them using Excel based examples. The p-values are introduced along with goodness of fit measures R-square and the adjusted R-square. Towards the end of module we introduce the ‘Dummy variable regression’ which is used to incorporate categorical variables in a regression. Topics covered include: • Hypothesis testing in a Linear Regression • ‘Goodness of Fit’ measures (R-square, adjusted R-square) • Dummy variable Regression (using Categorical variables in a Regression) WEEK 3 Module 3: Regression Analysis: Dummy Variables, Multicollinearity This module continues with the application of Dummy variable Regression. You get to understand the interpretation of Regression output in the presence of categorical variables. Examples are worked out to re-inforce various concepts introduced. The module also explains what is Multicollinearity and how to deal with it. Topics covered include: • Dummy variable Regression (using Categorical variables in a Regression) • Interpretation of coefficients and p-values in the presence of Dummy variables • Multicollinearity in Regression Models WEEK 4 Module 4: Regression Analysis: Various Extensions The module extends your understanding of the Linear Regression, introducing techniques such as mean-centering of variables and building confidence bounds for predictions using the Regression model. A powerful regression extension known as ‘Interaction variables’ is introduced and explained using examples. We also study the transformation of variables in a regression and in that context introduce the log-log and the semi-log regression models. Topics covered include: • Mean centering of variables in a Regression model • Building confidence bounds for predictions using a Regression model • Interaction effects in a Regression • Transformation of variables • The log-log and semi-log regression models

Outline

Regression Analysis: An Introduction
Meet the Professor
Introducing Linear Regression: Building a Model
Introducing Linear Regression: Estimating the Model
Introducing Linear Regression: Interpreting the Model
Introducing Linear Regression: Predictions using the Model
Errors, Residuals and R-square
Normality Assumption on the Errors
Course FAQs
Pre-Course Survey
Toy Sales.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 1
Toy Sales.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 2
Toy Sales.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 3
Toy Sales.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 4
Toy Sales2.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 5
Slides, Lesson 6
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Regression Analysis: An Introduction

Regression Analysis: Hypothesis Testing and Goodness of Fit
Hypothesis Testing in a Linear Regression
Hypothesis Testing in a Linear Regression: using 'p-values'
Hypothesis Testing in a Linear Regression: Confidence Intervals
A Regression Application Using Housing Data
'Goodness of Fit' measures: R-square and Adjusted R-square
Categorical Variables in a Regression: Dummy Variables
Toy Sales.xlsx
Toy Sales (with regression).xlsx
Toy Sales (with regression, t-statistic).xlsx
Toy Sales (with regression, t-cutoff)
Slides, Lesson 1
Toy Sales.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 2
Toy Sales.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 3
Home Prices.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 4
Home Prices.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 5
deliveries1.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 6
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Regression Analysis: Hypothesis Testing and Goodness of Fit

Regression Analysis: Dummy Variables, Multicollinearity
Dummy Variable Regression: Extension to Multiple Categories
Dummy Variable Regression: Interpretation of Coefficients
Dummy Variable Regression: Estimation, Interpretation of p-values
A Regression Application Using Refrigerator data
A Regression Application Using Refrigerator data (continued...)
Multicollinearity in Regression Models: What it is and How to Deal with it
deliveries2.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 1
Slides, Lesson 2
deliveries2.xlsx
deliveries2 (for prediction).xlsx
Slides, Lesson 3
Refrigerators.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 4
Cars.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 5
Cars.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 6
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Regression Analysis: Model Application and Multicollinearity

Regression Analysis: Various Extensions
Mean Centering Variables in a Regression Model
Building Confidence Bounds for Prediction Using a Regression Model
Interaction Effects in a Regression: An Introduction
Interaction Effects in a Regression: An Application
Transformation of Variables in a Regression: Improving Linearity
The Log-Log and the Semi-Log Regression Models
Course 4 Recap
Height and Weight.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 1
Height and Weight.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 2
Slides, Lesson 3
Height and Weight.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 4
Slides, Lesson 5
Cocoa.xlsx
Slides, Lesson 6
End-of-Course Survey
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Practice Quiz
Regression Analysis: Various Extensions

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