Course schedule for the Analytics and Modeling Graduate Certificate Program, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies
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MSDS 401-DL : Applied Statistics with R
Description
This course teaches fundamentals of statistical analysis. This
includes evaluating statistical information, performing data
analyses, and interpreting and communicating analytical results.
Students will learn to use the R language for statistical analysis,
data visualization, and report generation. Topics covered include
descriptive statistics, central tendency, exploratory data
analysis, probability theory, discrete and continuous
distributions, statistical inference, correlation, multiple linear
regression, contingency tables, and chi-square tests. Selected
contemporary statistical concepts, such as bootstrapping, are
introduced to supplement traditional statistical methods.
Recommended prior course: MSDS 400-DL Math for
Modelers
