Statistics Syllabus

Abhilash Jose
Abhilash Jose  - Data Science Specialist
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Beginner Level

1. Introduction to Statistics

  • What is Statistics?
    • Importance of statistics in data science
    • Types of statistics (descriptive vs. inferential)

2. Descriptive Statistics

  • Measures of Central Tendency
    • Mean, median, and mode
  • Measures of Dispersion
    • Range, variance, and standard deviation
  • Data Visualization
    • Histograms, bar charts, and box plots
    • Introduction to data distribution

3. Probability Basics

  • Understanding Probability
    • Definitions and rules of probability
    • Conditional probability and independence
  • Probability Distributions
    • Discrete distributions (Binomial, Poisson)
    • Continuous distributions (Normal distribution)

4. Sampling and Sampling Distributions

  • Basics of Sampling
    • Population vs. sample
    • Types of sampling methods (random, stratified, systematic)
  • Central Limit Theorem
    • Importance of the Central Limit Theorem in statistics

Intermediate Level

1. Inferential Statistics

  • Hypothesis Testing
    • Null and alternative hypotheses
    • Type I and Type II errors
  • p-Values and Significance Levels
    • Understanding p-values and their interpretation
    • Setting significance levels (α)

2. Confidence Intervals

  • Constructing Confidence Intervals
    • Confidence intervals for means and proportions
    • Interpreting confidence intervals

3. Advanced Probability Distributions

  • Common Distributions
    • Normal, t-distribution, chi-square distribution, F-distribution
    • Application of distributions in hypothesis testing

4. Correlation and Regression

  • Understanding Correlation
    • Pearson correlation coefficient
    • Spearman’s rank correlation
  • Simple Linear Regression
    • Model formulation and interpretation
    • Assumptions of linear regression

Advanced Level

1. Multiple Regression Analysis

  • Extending Simple Linear Regression
    • Multiple regression concepts and interpretation
    • Checking for multicollinearity
  • Model Diagnostics
    • Residual analysis and goodness-of-fit measures

2. ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)

  • Understanding ANOVA
    • One-way and two-way ANOVA
    • Post-hoc tests (Tukey’s HSD, Bonferroni)

3. Non-Parametric Statistics

  • Non-Parametric Tests
    • When to use non-parametric tests
    • Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-square test

4. Time Series Analysis

  • Analyzing Time Series Data
    • Components of time series (trend, seasonality, cyclicity)
    • Forecasting methods (moving averages, ARIMA)

5. Statistical Software and Tools

  • Using Statistical Software
    • Introduction to R or Python for statistical analysis
    • Performing statistical tests and creating visualizations using software

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Abhilash Jose is a data science specialist from India. He specializes in data analysis and is well-known for his expertise in areas such as machine learning and statistical modeling. His skills encompass a wide range of techniques, including data mining, predictive modeling, and data visualization.
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