The course "Advanced Probability and Statistical Methods" provides a deep dive into advanced probability and statistical methods, essential for mastering data analysis in computer science. Covering joint distributions, expectation, statistical testing, and Markov chains, you'll explore key concepts and techniques that underpin modern data-driven decision-making. By engaging with real-world problems, you’ll learn to apply these methods effectively, gaining insights into the relationships between random variables and their applications in diverse fields.
Completing this course equips you with the skills to analyze complex data sets and make informed predictions, enhancing your proficiency in statistical reasoning and inference. Unique to this course is its blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications, ensuring that you can not only understand the principles but also implement them using tools like R. Whether you're pursuing a career in data science, machine learning, or any data-centric discipline, this course will empower you to tackle challenging statistical problems and drive meaningful insights from data.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of probability theory and statistical inference, covering joint probability distributions, independence, and conditional distributions. Students will explore expected values, variances, and key statistical theorems, including the central limit theorem. Hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and stochastic processes such as Poisson processes and Markov chains will also be examined. Through practical applications and problem-solving, participants will gain essential skills in data analysis and interpretation.
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2篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
Course Overview•5分钟
Instructor Biography - Dr. Tony Johnson•5分钟
1个插件•总计1分钟
Instructor Biography - Dr. Ian McCulloh•1分钟
Joint Distributed Random Variables
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This module presents the joint distributions of multiple random variables, both discrete and continuous and introduces the concept of independence.
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9个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业1个非评分实验室
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9个视频•总计126分钟
Overview•14分钟
Joint Distributions•15分钟
Joint Probability Space and Joint PMF•24分钟
Joint Density Function (PDF)•14分钟
Expected Value and Marginal Distributions•6分钟
Joint PDF Example Problem•12分钟
Conditional Joint Probability Distributions•13分钟
Independence of Joint Random Variables•15分钟
R Tutorial•15分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计480分钟
Reading References•120分钟
Reading References•120分钟
Reading References•120分钟
Reading References•120分钟
5个作业•总计120分钟
Joint Distributed Random Variables•15分钟
Advanced Concepts in Joint Density Functions and Marginal Distributions•15分钟
Exploring Joint PDFs and Conditional Probability Distributions•15分钟
Independence of Joint Random Variables and R Implementation•15分钟
Joint Distributed Random Variables•60分钟
1个非评分实验室•总计60分钟
Practice Lab: Exploring Joint PMFs, Density Functions, and Probability Distributions with R•60分钟
Expectation
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This module focuses on the expectation of a random variable and joint random variable. Students will solve problems using the linearity of expectation and identify when its application is inappropriate. We will also explore variance, covariance, and correlation.
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7个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业1个非评分实验室
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7个视频•总计65分钟
Expected Value & Median•7分钟
Mean Time to Failure•9分钟
Linearity of Expectation•9分钟
Hat Check Problem•7分钟
Sum of Indicator Variables•7分钟
Variance•16分钟
R Tutorial•10分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计540分钟
Reading References•180分钟
Reading References•180分钟
Reading References•180分钟
4个作业•总计105分钟
Understanding Expected Value, Median, and Mean Time to Failure•15分钟
Linearity of Expectation and the Hat Check Problem•15分钟
Variance Analysis and Indicator Variables with R Tutorial•15分钟
Expectation•60分钟
1个非评分实验室•总计60分钟
Practice Lab: Exploring Expectations and Ambulance Travel Distance Using R•60分钟
Inequalities and Central Limit Theorem
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This module will apply several limit theorems to solve problems to include the central limit theorem, the Markov inequality, and the Chebyshev inequality. We will also prove Murphy’s Law.
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9个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业1个非评分实验室
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9个视频•总计94分钟
Rare Events & Markov•8分钟
Markov Examples•13分钟
Murphy's Law•7分钟
Chebyshev Inequality•6分钟
Central Limit Theorem•10分钟
Example CLT•9分钟
Hypothesis Test•15分钟
Card Trick•12分钟
R Tutorial •14分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计240分钟
Reading References•60分钟
Reading References•60分钟
Reading References•60分钟
Reading References•60分钟
5个作业•总计120分钟
Markov Chains, Rare Events, and Murphy's Law•15分钟
Chebyshev Inequality and the Central Limit Theorem•15分钟
Central Limit Theorem Examples and Hypothesis Testing•15分钟
Card Tricks and R Tutorial for Statistical Analysis•15分钟
Inequalities and Central Limit Theorem•60分钟
1个非评分实验室•总计60分钟
Practice Lab: Statistical Distributions and Hypothesis Testing in R•60分钟
Statistical Testing
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This module develops student proficiency in probabilistic models to include Markov chains. Students will be introduced to problems involving surprise, uncertainty, and entropy.
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4个视频2篇阅读材料3个作业1个非评分实验室
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4个视频•总计98分钟
Statistical Hypothesis Testing•10分钟
T-Test•20分钟
Regression•37分钟
R Tutorial- Statistical Testing•31分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计120分钟
Understanding Data and Basis Statistics•60分钟
Understanding Data and Basis Statistics•60分钟
3个作业•总计90分钟
Statistical Hypothesis Testing and T-Tests•15分钟
Regression and R Tutorial•15分钟
Statistical Testing•60分钟
1个非评分实验室•总计60分钟
Practice Lab: Simulation of Arbitrary Random Variables and Statistical Analysis in Medical Imaging•60分钟
Markov Chain
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This module develops student proficiency in probabilistic models to include Markov chains. Students will be introduced to problems involving surprise, uncertainty, and entropy.
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8个视频4篇阅读材料5个作业1个非评分实验室
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8个视频•总计103分钟
The Poisson Process•13分钟
Examples of the Poisson Process•18分钟
Markov Chains•7分钟
Markov Chain Example•21分钟
Limiting Probabilities•8分钟
R Tutorial•14分钟
Markov chain using Jupyter Notebook•9分钟
Applying Markov Chain•14分钟
4篇阅读材料•总计135分钟
Reading References•40分钟
Reading References•40分钟
Reading References•40分钟
Application of Markov Chains to COVID-19 estimation COVID Bayesian Data August PDF•15分钟
5个作业•总计120分钟
Statistical Hypothesis Testing and T-Tests•15分钟
Regression and R Tutorial•15分钟
Limiting Probabilities and R Tutorial•15分钟
Mastering Markov Chains: From Jupyter Notebook Basics to Real-World Applications•15分钟
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