Statistics 1 Part 1: Introductory statistics, probability and estimation

Position in a series

This edX course is the first of four that build statistics fundamentals and a quantitative skill set. It covers introductory statistics, probability and estimation, and is pitched at an intermediate level, as a step toward high-growth careers or undergraduate study.

Who it suits

Learners with some quantitative background who want a structured route into statistics will find the series a good fit. Taking the first part alone leaves gaps for the later topics, so it is best approached as the opening stage of a four-course sequence.

Takeaways

• Estimation links probability theory to data-based decisions.
• An intermediate entry point suggests some prior comfort with mathematics.
• Because it is one part of four, sequence matters for this course.