What you'll learn

How to think about uncertainty and randomness
How to make good predictions
The story approach to understanding random variables
Common probability distributions used in statistics and data science
Methods for finding the expected value of a random quantity
How to use conditional probability to approach complicated problems

Course description

Probability and statistics help to bring logic to a world replete with randomness and uncertainty. This course will give you the tools needed to understand data, science, philosophy, engineering, economics, and finance. You will learn not only how to solve challenging technical problems, but also how you can apply those solutions in everyday life.

With examples ranging from medical testing to sports prediction, you will gain a strong foundation for the study of statistical inference, stochastic processes, randomized algorithms, and other subjects where probability is needed.

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