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Master the analytical foundation that transforms data into product decisions. This Short Course equips product analysts with the systematic approach to hypothesis-driven investigation and the expertise to select optimal classification models for real-world scenarios. You'll learn to recall and apply the six-step hypothesis-driven analysis framework that guides investigations from question to conclusion, and evaluate critical trade-offs between decision trees and logistic regression based on interpretability, data characteristics, and preprocessing requirements. By completing this course, you'll confidently navigate model selection decisions, justify analytical approaches to stakeholders, and build reliable frameworks for product analytics that drive meaningful business outcomes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Recall the six steps of the hypothesis-driven analysis framework
Evaluate model-selection trade-offs between decision trees and logistic regression
This course is unique because it bridges theoretical frameworks with practical model selection, giving you both the analytical structure and technical decision-making skills essential for product analytics success.
To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic statistics, data analysis fundamentals, and exposure to classification modeling concepts.
Learners will master the systematic six-step framework that transforms ad-hoc product investigations into rigorous, reproducible analyses that stakeholders can trust and validate.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 8 minutes
Why Hypothesis-Driven Analysis Matters in Product Analytics•3 minutes
The Six-Step Hypothesis-Driven Analysis Framework•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 16 minutes
Framework Components and Implementation Best Practices•8 minutes
Systematic Product Analytics Investigation: A How-To Guide
•8 minutes
Learners will master the critical evaluation skills needed to select optimal classification models for product analytics scenarios by systematically comparing decision trees and logistic regression based on interpretability, data characteristics, and preprocessing requirements.
What's included
2 videos2 readings3 assignments
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2 videos•Total 12 minutes
Why Model Selection Strategy Drives Product Success•4 minutes
Understanding Model Trade-offs and Selection Criteria•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 19 minutes
Decision Trees vs Logistic Regression: Core Characteristics•10 minutes
How to Set Up a Systematic Model Evaluation Framework
•9 minutes
3 assignments•Total 38 minutes
Comprehensive Model Selection Evaluation•15 minutes
Model Selection Analysis and Justification•20 minutes
Model Trade-offs Knowledge Check•3 minutes
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