Online Class: Applied Statistics 101
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14Lessons
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17Exams &
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2,003Students
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21Hours
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2.1CEUs
Course Description
Welcome to an empowering journey through the world of Applied Statistics, where numbers unlock the secrets of data, and informed decisions are born. This course is your gateway to transforming intimidating data sets into clear, actionable insights using the power of statistics.
Begin your statistical adventure by mastering the art of Descriptive Statistics. Learn how to succinctly summarize vast amounts of data with key metrics like mean, variance, and skewness. This foundational skill set is just the beginning, as these summaries pave the way for deeper analysis.
Dive into the core of the course where the real magic happens—Inferential Statistics. Here, you will explore how to make compelling arguments and draw robust conclusions from your data. Questions like "Is the average value of one dataset significantly different from another?" will not only be answered but demonstrated through practical, real-world applications. You'll delve into advanced techniques such as cross-tabulation and chi-square tests, correlation studies, linear regression, Student's t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), repeated measures analysis, and even factor analysis.
While the mathematical underpinnings of these tools are vast, this course emphasizes intuitive understanding over complex equations. Through a blend of common-sense explanations and a wealth of real-life examples, you will see these statistical methods come to life, demystifying data and revealing patterns and truths hidden within.
By the end of this course, you will not only possess the skills to describe and analyze data sets effectively but also the confidence to apply these skills in real-world scenarios. Whether you're tackling basic applied statistics problems or gearing up for more advanced study, this course will equip you with a solid foundation in statistical reasoning that is crucial for a multitude of careers and research paths.
Embark on this statistical journey with us and transform the way you view data forever. Whether for academic pursuits, professional advancement, or personal curiosity, mastering applied statistics opens a world of possibilities and gives you the tools to navigate the data-driven decisions of tomorrow.
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- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
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- Start Anytime
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Course Lessons
Lesson 1 - Descriptive Statistics I
o Consider other types of means, including geometric and power means 11 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video A
- Lesson 1 Video B
: How to Take an Exam
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Introduction- Assessment: Lesson 1 Descriptive Statistics I
- Assessment: Feedback about the exam.
Lesson 2 - Descriptive Statistics II
o Calculate the variance, standard deviation, and skewness of data sets 10 Total Points
- Lesson 2 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 2 Descriptive Statistics II
Lesson 3 - Frequencies
o Calculate relative, cumulative, and cumulative relative frequencies
o Create and interpret bar graphs and histograms Additional lesson topics: Variance Formulas in Excel 9 Total Points
- Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Example2Explainedfurther.docx- Assessment: Lesson 3 Frequencies
Lesson 4 - Multivariate Data
o Represent multivariate data using tables and scatterplots
o Calculate descriptive statistics for multivariate data, including covariances 10 Total Points
- Lesson 4 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 4 Multivariate Data
Lesson 5 - Cross Tabulation I
o Review the basic terminology and procedure associated with statistical hypothesis testing Additional lesson topics: Contingency table 10 Total Points
- Lesson 5 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 5 Cross Tabulation I
Lesson 6 - Cross Tabulation II
o Use the chi-square statistic to test hypotheses regarding cross tabulations Additional lesson topics: Filling out Frequency Tables Video 10 Total Points
- Lesson 6 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 6 Cross Tabulation II
Lesson 7 - Correlation
o Use the correlation coefficient to quantify the correlation between two variables Additional lesson topics: Correlation 10 Total Points
- Lesson 7 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 7 Correlation
Lesson 8 - Student's t-Tests I
- Lesson 8 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 8 Students t-Tests I
Lesson 9 - Student's t-Tests II
- Lesson 9 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 9 Students t-Tests II
Lesson 10 - One-Way ANOVA
o Use one-way ANOVA to compare the means of multiple sample groups Additional lesson topics: A table of values for the F distribution 10 Total Points
- Lesson 10 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 10 One-Way ANOVA
Lesson 11 - Repeated Measures
Determine an alternate method of evaluating means for repeated measures designs (repeated measures ANOVA) Additional lesson topics: Repeated Measures ANOVA; Total Sum of squares 10 Total Points
- Lesson 11 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 11 Repeated Measures
Lesson 12 - Factor Analysis
o Understand the overall purpose and procedures of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis 10 Total Points
- Lesson 12 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 12 Factor Analysis
Lesson 13 - Linear Regression I
- Lesson 13 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 13 Linear Regression I
Lesson 14 - Linear Regression II
- Lesson 14 Video
- Lesson discussions: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
- Assessment: Lesson 14 Linear Regression II
- Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define descriptive statistics.
- Demonstrate statistics and the use frequencies and how to solve these problems.
- Identify multivariate data.
- Demonstration Cross Tabulation problems and solutions
- Demonstrate understanding of correlation in statistics.
- Demonstrate problem and solution use of t-Tests.
- Demonstrate One-Way ANOVA statistical problems and solutions
- Demonstrate Repeated Measures.
- Demonstrate Factor Analysis.
- Describe basic usage of SPSS for graphing and solving applied statistics problems.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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