Statistics for Data Analysis

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Statistics for Data Analysis course at Maven Analytics. COURSE HOURS: 13.0 CPE CREDITS: 13.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a hands-on, project-based course designed to help you learn and apply essential statistics concepts for data analysis & business intelligence. We'll start by discussing the role of statistics in business intelligence, the difference between sample and population data, and the importance of using statistical techniques to make smart predictions and data-driven decisions. Next we'll explore our data using descriptive statistics and probability distributions, introduce the normal distribution and empirical rule, and learn how to apply the central limit theorem to make inferences about populations of any type. From there we'll practice making estimates using confidence intervals, and using hypothesis tests to evaluate assumptions about unknown population parameters. We'll introduce the basic hypothesis testing framework, then dive into concepts like null and alternative hypotheses, t-scores, p-values, type I vs. type II errors, and more. Last but not least, we'll introduce the fundamentals of regression analysis, explore the difference between correlation and causation, and practice using basic linear regression models to make predictions. Throughout the course, you'll play the role of a Recruitment Analyst for Maven Business School. Your goal is to use the statistical techniques you've learned to explore student data, predict the performance of future classes, and propose changes to help improve graduate outcomes. If you're an analyst, data scientist, business intelligence professional, or anyone looking to make smart, data-driven decisions, this course is for you. CPE ACCREDITATION DETAILS: - CPE Credits: 13.0 - Field of Study: Information Technology - Delivery Method: QAS Self Study Maven Analytics LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.