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Linear Regression Modeling for Health Data

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Linear Regression Modeling for Health Data

This course is part of Data Science for Health Research Specialization

Instructors: Philip S. Boonstra

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Become knowledgeable about the concept of statistical modeling and the basics of statistical inference
Recognize, fit, and interpret a simple linear regression model
Develop intuition to fit and interpret a multiple regression model

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Tools you'll learn

Statistical Software

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Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course provides learners with a first look at the world of statistical modeling. It begins with a high-level overview of different philosophies on the question of 'what is a statistical model' and introduces learners to the core ideas of traditional statistical inference and reasoning. Learners will get their first look at the ever-popular t-test and delve further into linear regression. They will also learn how to fit and interpret regression models for a continuous outcome with multiple predictors. All concepts taught in this course will be covered with multiple modalities: slide-based lectures, guided coding practice with the instructor, and independent but structured exercises.

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This module gives you a first look at the world of statistical modeling. It begins with a high-level overview of different philosophies on the question of 'what is a statistical model' and introduces you to the core ideas of traditional statistical inference and reasoning. At the end of the module, you will have an introductory understanding of important terms such as 'sample-to-population' (STOP) principle, sampling variation, and measures of statistical uncertainty. You will also get your first look at the ever popular t-test.

What's included

11 videos7 readings3 assignments3 discussion prompts

11 videosTotal 119 minutes

Data Science for Health Research: Specialization Introduction6 minutes
What is a Statistical Model? (Part 1)18 minutes
What is a Statistical Model ? (Part 2) 14 minutes
Sampling: Accuracy Versus Precision8 minutes
Confidence Intervals11 minutes
Hypothesis Testing15 minutes
Recap6 minutes
What is a t-test Trying to Mimic?10 minutes
Guided Practice: t-test part 111 minutes
Guided Practice: t-test Part 212 minutes
The t-test is a Regression Model7 minutes

7 readingsTotal 63 minutes

Meet Your Instructors3 minutes
Welcome & Course Syllabus10 minutes
Pre-Course Survey10 minutes
Introduction To and How To Use Independent Guides 10 minutes
1.2 Discussion Prompt Suggested Answer10 minutes
1.4 Independent Guide10 minutes
End of Module 1 Discussion Prompt Suggested Answer10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

1.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
1.4 Practice Quiz30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Meet Your Fellow Global Classmates10 minutes
1.2 Discussion Prompt10 minutes
End of Module 1 Discussion Prompt10 minutes

This module takes you beyond t-test into linear regression. By the end of the module, you will understand how linear regression is a generalization of the t-test.

What's included

13 videos6 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts

13 videosTotal 123 minutes

Going Beyond the t-test9 minutes
Confounding7 minutes
Correlation12 minutes
The Connection Between Correlation and Simple Linear Regression7 minutes
Simple Linear Regression: The Main Idea9 minutes
Guided Practice: Linear Regression 10 minutes
SLR: Estimation and Residuals8 minutes
SLR: Prediction and Interpretation10 minutes
Guided Practice: The lm() Function 12 minutes
Guided Practice: The summary() Function 11 minutes
Guided Practice: Pointing Back to the t-test 14 minutes
Simple Linear Regression: an Example7 minutes
SLR with Binary Predictors is a t-test8 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to the BPUrban Data10 minutes
2.1 Independent Guide10 minutes
2.2a Independent Guide10 minutes
2.2b Independent Guide10 minutes
2.2 Discussion Prompt Suggested Answer10 minutes
Module 2 Discussion Prompt Suggested Answer10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

2.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
2.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
Comprehension Check 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

2.2 Discussion Prompt10 minutes
End of Module 2 Discussion Prompt10 minutes

A key reason that linear regression is so powerful is that it allows to adjust for multiple predictors at the same time. In Module 3, you will learn how to fit regression models for multiple predictors. You will see how to interpret the resulting model and how to use it to answer different questions about your data.

What's included

8 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 58 minutes

Introduction to Multiple Linear Regression or Regression with Multiple Predictors7 minutes
Multiple Regression: The Basic Setup3 minutes
Multiple Regression: Interpreting Coefficients6 minutes
Guided Practice: How to Fit an MLR 16 minutes
Multiple Regression: Prediction Intervals Versus Confidence Intervals5 minutes
Multiple Regression: Choosing From Among Variables5 minutes
Using Multiple Regression to Answer Different Types of Questions 7 minutes
Evaluating Regression Models: MSE, Mallows Cp, and PRESS9 minutes