This class presents the fundamental probability and statistical concepts used in elementary data analysis. It will be taught at an introductory level for students with junior or senior college-level mathematical training including a working knowledge of calculus. A small amount of linear algebra and programming are useful for the class, but not required.
Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1
Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1
This course is part of Advanced Statistics for Data Science Specialization
Instructor: Brian Caffo, PhD
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There are 4 modules in this course
You are about to undergo an intense and demanding immersion into the world of mathematical biostatistics. Over the next few weeks, you will learn about probability, expectations, conditional probabilities, distributions, confidence intervals, bootstrapping, binomial proportions, and much more. Module 1 covers experiments, probability, variables, mass functions, density functions, cumulative distribution functions, expectations, variations, and vectors.
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This module covers Conditional Probability, Bayes' Rule, Likelihood, Distributions, and Asymptotics. These are the most fundamental core concepts in mathematical biostatistics and statistics. After this module you should be able to recognize and be functional in these key concepts.
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7 videos2 assignments
This module covers Confidence Intervals, Bootstrapping, and Plotting. These are core concepts in mathematical biostatistics and statistics. After this module you should be able to recognize and be functional in these key concepts.
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This module covers Binomial Proportions and Logs. These are core concepts in mathematical biostatistics and statistics. After this module you should be able to recognize and be functional in these key concepts.
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3 videos2 assignments
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JB
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Reviewed on Jul 8, 2017
Great course, though a little difficult in parts, particularly the first week. Worth working through though for a better understanding of probability and statistics.
HC
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Reviewed on Jan 3, 2016
Good course, needs updating, since it was a first generation course. Worth taking, but make sure to review a bit of Calculus, especially integration.
NB
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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2016
I enjoyed the course. I wish there was perhaps a little more evaluation along the way (maybe occasional in-lecture questions), but otherwise very nice.
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