Data Analysis and Statistical Inference
Teaches techniques for analyzing data and drawing conclusions.
Description : This course focuses on descriptive statistics, sampling methods, and inference, giving students practical tools for interpreting real-world data and making informed decisions.
Category : Math
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis and Statistics Section 1: Understanding Data Types - Lesson 1: What Is Data? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring different kinds of data and their everyday presence. - Lesson 2: Categories of Data - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative data. Section 2: The Role of Data in Everyday Life - Lesson 1: Data in Daily Decision Making - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recognizing how data supports everyday choices. - Lesson 2: Identifying Reliable Data Sources - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning to evaluate the trustworthiness of various data sources. Section 3: Introduction to Statistics - Lesson 1: What Is Statistics? - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Defining statistics and understanding its significance. - Lesson 2: Real World Examples of Statistics - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Looking at simple examples of statistics in real-life situations. Section 4: Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics - Lesson 1: Descriptive Statistics Essentials - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding how descriptive statistics summarize data. - Lesson 2: Introductory Inferential Statistics - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning the basics of making inferences from data. Section 5: The Importance of Data Analysis - Lesson 1: How Data Analysis Informs Decisions - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Examining examples of data-driven decision making. - Lesson 2: Analyzing Simple Datasets - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practicing analysis on basic datasets. Module 2: Data Collection and Sampling Techniques Section 1: Introduction to Data Collection - Lesson 1: Methods of Gathering Data - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of surveys, observations, and experiments. - Lesson 2: Designing a Data Collection Plan - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating simple plans for gathering data. Section 2: Understanding Sampling - Lesson 1: What Is a Sample? - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Defining samples and their role in data collection. - Lesson 2: Benefits of Sampling - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Discussing why sampling is effective and efficient. Section 3: Types of Sampling Methods - Lesson 1: Random Sampling - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning the basics of random sampling techniques. - Lesson 2: Non-Random Sampling Methods - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding convenience and purposive sampling. Section 4: Avoiding Sampling Bias - Lesson 1: What Is Sampling Bias? - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying bias and its effects on data integrity. - Lesson 2: Strategies to Minimize Bias - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Best practices for reducing bias in sampling. Section 5: Practical Data Collection - Lesson 1: Collecting Data from Surveys - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Hands-on tips for survey design and implementation. - Lesson 2: Organizing and Cleaning Data - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic data cleaning and organization for analysis. Module 3: Descriptive Statistics and Data Visualization Section 1: Measures of Central Tendency - Lesson 1: Mean, Median, and Mode Basics - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to the concept of central tendency. - Lesson 2: Calculating Central Tendency - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple techniques for computing mean, median, and mode. Section 2: Measures of Spread - Lesson 1: Range and Interquartile Range - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding variability in data. - Lesson 2: Standard Deviation and Variance - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic introduction to measuring spread. Section 3: Data Visualization Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Creating Bar Graphs and Pie Charts - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: How to visually represent data with basic charts. - Lesson 2: Interpreting Graphs and Charts - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding what data visuals tell us. Section 4: Organizing Data: Tables and Histograms - Lesson 1: Constructing Data Tables - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Techniques to organize data in table formats. - Lesson 2: Drawing and Reading Histograms - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Visualizing data distributions with histograms. Section 5: Introduction to Software Tools - Lesson 1: Basic Data Entry Tools (Spreadsheets) - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using spreadsheet software for data entry and simple analysis. - Lesson 2: Simple Data Visualization Software - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: An overview of accessible tools for creating visuals. Module 4: Foundations of Probability and Statistical Inference Section 1: Basics of Probability - Lesson 1: Understanding Chance and Uncertainty - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce the concept of probability in everyday language. - Lesson 2: Simple Probability Calculations - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic techniques for calculating probabilities. Section 2: Sampling Distributions - Lesson 1: Concept of a Sampling Distribution - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn what sampling distributions are and how they form. - Lesson 2: Examples of Sampling Distributions - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Examining simple real-world cases. Section 3: Introduction to Confidence Intervals - Lesson 1: What Are Confidence Intervals? - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Defining and understanding confidence intervals at a basic level. - Lesson 2: Calculating Simple Confidence Intervals - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Step-by-step introduction to forming confidence intervals. Section 4: Hypothesis Testing Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Understanding Hypotheses - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introducing the basics of null and alternative hypotheses. - Lesson 2: Simple Steps in Hypothesis Testing - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Overview of a basic hypothesis test process. Section 5: Interpreting Statistical Findings - Lesson 1: Making Decisions with Data - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: How to draw meaningful conclusions from statistical results. - Lesson 2: Common Misinterpretations - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning to avoid basic mistakes in interpreting data. Module 5: Practical Applications and Data Interpretation Section 1: Real-World Data Projects - Lesson 1: Identifying a Data Project Topic - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: How to choose a simple, real-world data project. - Lesson 2: Planning a Data Analysis Project - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Outlining steps for a project from start to finish. Section 2: Collecting and Preparing Project Data - Lesson 1: Gathering Data for Your Project - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practical tips for collecting data relevant to a chosen topic. - Lesson 2: Data Cleaning and Preprocessing - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple methods for preparing data for analysis. Section 3: Analyzing Project Data - Lesson 1: Applying Descriptive Statistics to Projects - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using statistical measures to summarize project data. - Lesson 2: Visualizing Your Project Data - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating clear visuals to interpret project findings. Section 4: Drawing Inferences from Projects - Lesson 1: Introduction to Inference in Projects - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: How to make basic inferences from collected data. - Lesson 2: Reporting Your Findings - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning how to communicate conclusions effectively. Section 5: Ethical Data Practices and Future Exploration - Lesson 1: Understanding Ethical Considerations - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basic ethical guidelines for handling and analyzing data. - Lesson 2: Exploring Future Opportunities in Data Analysis - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Looking ahead at how data analysis skills can be used in various fields.