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The ability to understand and apply Business Statistics is becoming increasingly important in the industry. A good understanding of Business Statistics is a requirement to make correct and relevant interpretations of data. Lack of knowledge could lead to erroneous decisions which could potentially have negative consequences for a firm. This course is designed to introduce you to Business Statistics. We begin with the notion of descriptive statistics, which is summarizing data using a few numbers. Different categories of descriptive measures are introduced and discussed along with the Excel functions to calculate them. The notion of probability or uncertainty is introduced along with the concept of a sample and population data using relevant business examples. This leads us to various statistical distributions along with their Excel functions which are then used to model or approximate business processes. You get to apply these descriptive measures of data and various statistical distributions using easy-to-follow Excel based examples which are demonstrated throughout the course. To successfully complete course assignments, students must have access to Microsoft Excel. ________________________________________ WEEK 1 Module 1: Basic Data Descriptors In this module you will get to understand, calculate and interpret various descriptive or summary measures of data. These descriptive measures summarize and present data using a few numbers. Appropriate Excel functions to do these calculations are introduced and demonstrated. Topics covered include: • Categories of descriptive data • Measures of central tendency, the mean, median, mode, and their interpretations and calculations • Measures of spread-in-data, the range, interquartile-range, standard deviation and variance • Box plots • Interpreting the standard deviation measure using the rule-of-thumb and Chebyshev’s theorem ________________________________________ WEEK 2 Module 2: Descriptive Measures of Association, Probability, and Statistical Distributions This module presents the covariance and correlation measures and their respective Excel functions. You get to understand the notion of causation versus correlation. The module then introduces the notion of probability and random variables and starts introducing statistical distributions. Topics covered include: • Measures of association, the covariance and correlation measures; causation versus correlation • Probability and random variables; discrete versus continuous data • Introduction to statistical distributions ________________________________________ WEEK 3 Module 3: The Normal Distribution This module introduces the Normal distribution and the Excel function to calculate probabilities and various outcomes from the distribution. Topics covered include: • Probability density function and area under the curve as a measure of probability • The Normal distribution (bell curve), NORM.DIST, NORM.INV functions in Excel ________________________________________ WEEK 4 Module 4: Working with Distributions, Normal, Binomial, Poisson In this module, you'll see various applications of the Normal distribution. You will also get introduced to the Binomial and Poisson distributions. The Central Limit Theorem is introduced and explained in the context of understanding sample data versus population data and the link between the two. Topics covered include: • Various applications of the Normal distribution • The Binomial and Poisson distributions • Sample versus population data; the Central Limit Theorem...

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EM
2020年8月26日

This is one of the best courses i have atended since, the exercises are all related to the topic.Great job. .\n\nThanks to Mr Sharad Borle for explaining very well the content in this course .

GG
2017年8月22日

The course has been designed in a manner to give maximum understanding of the concept. The Quizzes are really grilling. and helps you strengthen the knowledge gained from the lecture videos.

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101 - Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions 的 125 個評論（共 320 個）

創建者 Vannessa L

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2020年11月4日

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thank you instructors who made the concepts simple to understand.

創建者 Vishal G

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2020年5月8日

This course provides a basic and strong foundation for statistical parameters and methods in excel

創建者 Klaus G

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2019年3月13日

Very clear explanation of basic statistical concepts with very well designed quizes and exercises.

創建者 Nazmus S S

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2018年12月21日

Professor Sharod Borle is a fantastic professor. I learned a lot of new concepts from this course.

創建者 Tom B

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2017年10月9日

Great Introduction course. Anybody looking to study statistics should first look at this course.

創建者 Navdeep B

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2020年6月29日

This is a very good course for someone interested in learning statistics in a flawless manner.

創建者 Shady N S

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2018年11月26日

People with Statistics background will enjoy this course and the whole specialization as well.

創建者 Suhas K

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2019年6月1日

Topics are taught in the best possible way with hands on experience in using them real time.

創建者 A K

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2016年12月23日

Looking forward to more such courses on Statistics and Probability related to Data Science.

創建者 Ashok M V

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2020年11月16日

Simple illustrations and great teaching. The quiz at the end of each week is challenging.

創建者 Ethan O B

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2017年10月11日

An excellent programme well delivered - really useful skills to take into business world

創建者 Diego F

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2018年1月23日

I learnt the basic of data analysis and making business decisions based on the results.

創建者 Jonathan D A P

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2020年7月14日

Excellent course to learn a lot about statistics in Business! It's really recommended.

創建者 SUHASINI A

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2020年5月22日

I was learned more things in this course,it is very helpful for gaining more knowledge

創建者 陳學穎

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2018年6月16日

Nice course,it's not too difficult but so essential for entry-level learner to get in.

創建者 Pam B

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2018年1月24日

Good intro to probabilities and forecasting. Quizzes have been improved tremendously!

創建者 Rishabh G

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2017年12月9日

Nice course. Please explain little more binomial distributor and poisson distribution.

創建者 Mai Z

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2017年9月24日

The theory is well explained, and the pratices on examples help to understand deeper.

創建者 Joaquin M D

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2020年10月4日

Good review for basic statistics concepts. Great for learning Excel for Stat as well

創建者 Timothy L

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2017年11月12日

This teacher is the best! He is able to clearly explain complex, abstract concepts!

創建者 Jaysing B

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2020年7月9日

Really enjoyed all the videos. Having awesome learning with this particular course.

創建者 Dr. R S

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2020年9月20日

Very Nice Course for Understanding the three Important Probability distributions.

創建者 REBOSURA, K J (

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2021年2月10日

The lecturer is very understandable and likeable. Bless professors like you sir!

創建者 Akash C

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2020年4月16日

A very practical and useful course, delivered in a very simple and neat manner.

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