The course "Foundations of Probability and Random Variables" introduces fundamental concepts in probability and random variables, essential for understanding computational methods in computer science and data science. Through five comprehensive modules, learners will explore combinatorial analysis, probability, conditional probability, and both discrete and continuous random variables. By mastering these topics, students will gain the ability to solve complex problems involving uncertainty, design probabilistic models, and apply these concepts in fields like machine learning, AI, and algorithm design.
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Foundations of Probability and Random Variables
Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation Statistical Methods for Computer Science
Instructeurs : Ian McCulloh
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Ce que vous apprendrez
Master combinatorial techniques, including permutations, combinations, and multinomial coefficients, to solve counting and probability problems.
Apply probability axioms, construct Venn diagrams, and calculate sample space sizes to evaluate probabilities in various scenarios.
Utilize Bayes' formula, the multiplication rule, and conditional probability to assess event relationships and solve real-world problems.
Analyze discrete and continuous random variables using probability density functions, cumulative distribution functions, and expected values.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Catégorie : Continuous Random Variables
- Catégorie : Discrete Random Variables
- Catégorie : Conditional Probability
- Catégorie : Combinatorial Analysis
- Catégorie : Probability Calculation
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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts in probability and statistics, focusing on counting principles, permutations, combinations, and multinomial coefficients. Students will explore probability axioms, conditional probabilities, and Bayes’s Formula while using Venn diagrams to visualize events. The course covers random variables, including discrete and continuous types, expected values, and various probability distributions. Practical applications in R programming and data analysis tools will enhance understanding through simulations and real-world problem-solving. By the end, students will be equipped to analyze and interpret statistical data effectively.
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This module covers the usefulness of an effective method for counting the number of ways that things can occur. Many problems in probability theory can be solved simply by counting the number of different ways that a certain event can occur.
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This module introduces the concept of the probability of an event and then shows how probabilities can be computed in certain situations.
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This module explores one of the most important concepts in probability theory, that of conditional probability. The importance of this concept is twofold. First, we are often interested in calculating probabilities when some partial information concerning the result of an experiment is available; in such a situation, the desired probabilities are conditional. Second, even when no partial information is available, conditional probabilities can often be used to compute the desired probabilities more easily.
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This module discusses the function of outcomes rather than the actual outcomes themselves. In particular, we examine random variables that can take on at most a countable number of possible values. We call these types of variables, discrete random variables.
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This module extends the concept of random variables where the outcomes cannot be counted. We explore probability density functions, cumulative distribution functions, the normal distribution and other common distributions.
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