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Intermediate Statistics in Python
In this course, you'll learn how to summarize distributions using the mean, the median, and the mode. You'll also learn to measure variability using variance or standard deviation, and how to locate and compare values using z-scores.
- Intermediate friendly
- 8 hrs
- 5 lessons
- 1 project
- Premium
Course overview
Develop practical skills to summarize distributions, measure variability, and compare values using core statistical tools in Python.
What's inside
5 lessons · 1 project
- 01 89 minThe Mean
Learn to use the mean to summarize the distribution of a variable.
- 02 62 minThe Weighted Mean and the Median
Learn about the weighted mean and the median as alternatives to the mean.
- 03 53 minThe Mode
Learn about the mode and the location of the mean, the median, and the mode in skewed and symmetrical distributions.
- 04 85 minMeasures of Variability
Learn how to measure variability using range, mean absolute deviation, variance, and standard deviation.
- 05 84 minZ-scores
Learn to locate and compare values using z-scores.
- 06 50 minGuided Project: Finding the Best Markets to Advertise In Project
For this project, we'll assume the role of analysts for an e-learning company that wants to promote its programming courses. Using Python and pandas, we'll explore survey data from new coders to determine the two best markets to advertise in based on the number of potential customers and their willingness to pay.
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