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INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYTICS
Course delivery occurs outside of a physical classroom, and generally takes place online.
Microcreds overview
This micro-credential covers introductory probability and statistical inference, focusing on understanding concepts and methodologies. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing and regression. This micro-credential is suitable for people already working in a role focused on data analytics, or those interested in moving into the field. You will learn through video lectures posted each week that walk though module content, blending theory with example exercises. Practice problem sheets to enable self-assessment of learning outcomes. Sample solutions for these will be posted after each problem set. Coding-based problem sets posted with solutions again following.
All content is delivered using the VLE which includes a monitored discussion forum with topics created for each week's lecture material and each problem set.
Dr. Michael Salter Townshend, Data Science, UCD School of Maths and Statisics, The Advance Centre
What you'll learn
- Summarise data using graphical and numerical methods
- Basic laws of probability and compute probabilities.
- principle of inferential statistics, estimate population characteristics, and provide confidence intervals for those estimates.
- Principles of hypothesis testing and for a specified investigation, given the background, identify an appropriate test and interpret the results.
- Understand and compute the equation of the least squares line, compute confidence intervals and prediction intervals from the least square estimates and perform some basic diagnostic checks on the performance of regression models
Requirements
Most micro-credentials require a 2.2 degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience. Should you have any queries regarding your eligibility, please contact us at info@advancecentre.ie.
N.B. Required to have completed mathematics and statistics modules that contain elements of linear algebra (specifically matrix manipulation) and calculus.
Got more questions?
For inquiries or assistance prior to submitting an application for this micro-credential, you can reach out to us at info@advancecentre.ie via email. Additionally, if you're an employer seeking custom-made alternatives, kindly contact us at the above email address.