Johns Hopkins University
Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning Specialization
Johns Hopkins University

Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning Specialization

Roger D. Peng, PhD
Brian Caffo, PhD
Jeff Leek, PhD

Instructors: Roger D. Peng, PhD

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.5

(626 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
3 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Perform regression analysis, least squares and inference using regression models.

  • Build and apply prediction functions

  • Develop public data products

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Specialization - 5 course series

Statistical Inference

Statistical Inference

Course 155 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the process of drawing conclusions about populations or scientific truths from data

  • Describe variability, distributions, limits, and confidence intervals

  • Use p-values, confidence intervals, and permutation tests

  • Make informed data analysis decisions

Skills you'll gain

Statistical Inference, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), and Probability & Statistics
Regression Models

Regression Models

Course 253 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use regression analysis, least squares and inference

  • Understand ANOVA and ANCOVA model cases

  • Investigate analysis of residuals and variability

  • Describe novel uses of regression models such as scatterplot smoothing

Skills you'll gain

Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, and Statistical Methods
Practical Machine Learning

Practical Machine Learning

Course 38 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use the basic components of building and applying prediction functions

  • Understand concepts such as training and tests sets, overfitting, and error rates

  • Describe machine learning methods such as regression or classification trees

  • Explain the complete process of building prediction functions

Skills you'll gain

Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning Algorithms, R Programming, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Collection, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, and Machine Learning
Developing Data Products

Developing Data Products

Course 410 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop basic applications and interactive graphics using GoogleVis

  • Use Leaflet to create interactive annotated maps

  • Build an R Markdown presentation that includes a data visualization

  • Create a data product that tells a story to a mass audience

Skills you'll gain

Interactive Data Visualization, Shiny (R Package), R Programming, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Presentation, R (Software), Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Statistical Reporting, and Package and Software Management
Data Science Capstone

Data Science Capstone

Course 55 hours

What you'll learn

  • Create a useful data product for the public

  • Apply your exploratory data analysis skills

  • Build an efficient and accurate prediction model

  • Produce a presentation deck to showcase your findings

Skills you'll gain

Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, and Data Manipulation

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Instructors

Roger D. Peng, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
37 Courses1,661,574 learners
Brian Caffo, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
30 Courses1,690,266 learners

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