Probability and Statistics

Learn how to use R to implement linear regression, one of the most common statistical modeling approaches in data science.

At a time when understanding data is becoming more and more important, this free course will introduce learners to the fundamentals of statistics and provide them with a toolkit to better understand the data and statistics we encounter in everyday life.

Develop a deep understanding of the principles that underpin statistical inference: estimation, hypothesis testing and prediction. Taking this class will allow you to expand your statistical knowledge to not only include a list of methods, but also the mathematical principles that link them together, equipping you with the tools you need to develop new ones.

In this course on global statistics, which the University of Geneva offers jointly with the ETH Zürich KOF, the participants learn about the general approach to constructing composite indices and some of the resulting problems.

An introduction to basic statistical concepts and R programming skills necessary for analyzing data in the life sciences.