This program focuses on the practical application of essential mathematical, statistical, and analytical techniques vital for advanced data science studies. Learn to calculate expected values, understand the normal distribution, perform derivative calculations, and solve complex integrals, all demonstrated with Python.



Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis
This course is part of Mathematical Foundations for Data Science and Analytics Specialization

Instructor: Morgan Frank
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What you'll learn
Calculate expected values and apply normal distribution for statistical analysis.
Perform derivative calculations for optimization and rate of change analysis.
Solve complex integrals using Python for continuous data analysis.
Apply statistical and calculus methods in Python for predictive modeling.
Skills you'll gain
- Advanced Mathematics
- Algorithms
- Descriptive Statistics
- Integral Calculus
- Applied Mathematics
- Derivatives
- Probability Distribution
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling
- Statistical Analysis
- Mathematical Modeling
- Statistical Modeling
- Probability & Statistics
- Machine Learning
- Calculus
- Data Analysis
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the probabilistic concept of expected value and their relationship to the Normal Distribution from probability theory.
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This module introduces the derivative concept from calculus.
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This module introduces the concept of integrals from calculus.
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