Statistics for Data Science with Python

By the end of this course, learners will be able to summarize datasets using descriptive statistics, visualize distributions with Python, evaluate probabilities, test hypotheses, and build regression models for predictive analysis. This hands-on training equips learners with the ability to apply statistical thinking to real-world data science projects, ensuring they can analyze, interpret, and present data effectively. The course begins with the foundations of data science and descriptive statistics, covering measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, and visualizations using histograms. Learners will then advance into probability and hypothesis testing, mastering concepts such as exclusive events, p-values, test statistics, and error types. Finally, the course culminates in regression and model building, where learners fit models, analyze outputs, evaluate residuals, and apply advanced curve-fitting techniques. What makes this course unique is its practical integration of Pandas and NumPy with statistical theory, enabling learners to not only understand the concepts but also implement them directly in Python. With structured modules and guided exercises, this course bridges the gap between statistical foundations and applied data science, preparing learners for advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making

• Summarize datasets with descriptive statistics and visualizations
• Apply probability concepts and hypothesis testing using Python
• Build and evaluate regression models for predictive analysis

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to follow instructions in English and complete short exercises