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Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science Specialization
Illinois Tech

Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science Specialization

Master Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data. Gain deep insights into data through advanced statistical methods and practical applications.

Ming-Long Lam
Shahrzad (Sarah) Jamshidi
Jawahar Panchal

Instructors: Ming-Long Lam

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(7 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • How to perform linear and nonlinear regression analysis using R.

  • Techniques for diagnosing and remediating issues in regression models.

  • Bayesian statistical methods for data analysis and inference.

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Taught in English
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May 2025

102 practice exercises

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Describe the assumptions of the linear regression models.

  • Use R to fit a linear regression model to a given data set.

  • Interpret and draw conclusions on the linear regression model.

Skills you'll gain

Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Inference, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Data Analysis, and Statistical Modeling

What you'll learn

  • Describe the assumptions of the linear regression models.

  • Use diagnostic plots to detect violations of the assumptions of a linear regression model.

  • Perform variable selections and model validations.

Skills you'll gain

Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Plot (Graphics), and Data Validation

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, and Statistical Inference

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Numerical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Simulations, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Probability, and Markov Model

What you'll learn

  • 1. Apply appropriate techniques for generating insights from data.

    2. Present actionable solutions with confidence to the business stakeholders.

Skills you'll gain

Data Mining, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Decision Tree Learning, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Data Science, and Data Visualization

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

Instructors

Ming-Long Lam
Illinois Tech
1 Course1,927 learners
Shahrzad (Sarah) Jamshidi
Illinois Tech
2 Courses2,099 learners
Jawahar Panchal
Illinois Tech
1 Course1,927 learners
Kiah Ong
Illinois Tech
3 Courses2,910 learners

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