Statistics Courses

This course offers a deep dive into the realms of data mining, visualization, and advanced predictive modeling. It starts by building a solid foundation in data mining, where you’ll learn about model fitting, overfitting prevention, variable selection strategies, and the nuances of generalized linear models. From there, the curriculum transitions into effective data visualization techniques,...

Have a question about your research? Want some one-on-one guidance from me (Dustin)? Normally, a stats fellow like me would charge an arm and a leg for a consultation. Not I, fair friend. Instead, let me introduce office hours! With office hours, you (as well as other students who sign up) have the opportunity to...

Are you ready to be a stats ninja? It all begins with knowing R. Why? Because knowing R gives you “control” over your data and your analyses, allowing you to make sense of your data. Not to mention that flexplot (the foundational tool in Simplistics) is best used in R. And, using R keeps a...

Are you ready to be a stats ninja? This course is your beginning, your “white belt” training, if you will. By the end of this course, you will know what it takes to understand your data, to understand your model, to make inferences, and to estimate uncertainty. We’ll begin with quick (but important) discussions of...