Statistical
FoundationsCornell Certificate Program
Overview and Courses
In today’s data-driven world, you can’t afford to be the only one at the table who lacks analytical knowledge.
This certificate program is designed for professionals who need to elevate their ability to communicate about data with colleagues — without becoming math mavens or Excel experts.
In the program, you will first strengthen your statistical vocabulary and understanding of quantitative fundamentals. Then you will use that foundation and critical tools to evaluate the validity of statistical summaries and choose statistical tests that meet your business needs. Finally, you will experiment with reporting, employ resources to interpret real-world data, and create meaningful presentations that tell the stories behind the numbers.
After completing the program, you’ll possess a more analytical mindset and increased confidence in using data to drive performance and decision-making in your organization.
The courses in this certificate program must be completed in the order they appear.
Course list
In this course, you will practice making informed decisions based on statistical results. You will be introduced to the techniques you will use to view statistical tests critically and recognize the limitations of statistical conclusions. Next, you will examine statistical reports in order to identify the underlying research question. You will then use these insights to compare tests and rate their validity. Finally, you will prepare a report for stakeholders, providing recommendations based on your interpretation of statistical results.
You are required to have completed the following course or have equivalent experience before taking this course:
- Interpreting and Communicating Data
Choosing the most appropriate statistical test to answer your research questions will affect every aspect of your report. This course will focus on identifying the right test for your question. You will explore the relationship between the data set and the results obtained through statistical tests. You will practice writing a memo to your data analyst specifying the appropriate statistical test to answer your question. In selecting your testing methods, you will also consider the ethical implications of the test results.
You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:
- Interpreting and Communicating Data
- Using Statistical Test to Make Decisions
Making statistical predictions based on real-world data is complex and requires a more rigorous statistical model. In this course, you will learn to apply multivariate regression statistical models to make predictions. First, you will identify the variables that best explain your results and define the relationships between dependent and independent variables. You will then practice identifying and interpreting the results of a multiple regression model and making predictions based on that model.
You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:
- Interpreting and Communicating Data
- Using Statistical Test to Make Decisions
- Applying Statistical Tests
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