Linear Regression (Coursera)

This course is part of the Performance Based Admission courses for the Data Science program.
This course will focus on getting you acquainted with the basic ideas behind regression, it provides you with an overview of the basic techniques in regression such as simple and multiple linear regression, and the use of categorical variables.
Software Requirements: R
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the assumptions of the linear regression models.
• Compute the least squares estimators using R.
• Describe the properties of the least squares estimators.
• Use R to fit a linear regression model to a given data set.
• Interpret and draw conclusions on the linear regression model.
• Use R to perform statistical inference based on the regression models.

What you'll learn

• Describe the assumptions of the linear regression models.
• Use R to fit a linear regression model to a given data set.
• Interpret and draw conclusions on the linear regression model.

Syllabus

Module 1: Simple linear regression
Welcome to Linear Regression! In this course, we will cover the following topics: Simple Linear Regression, Multiple Linear Regression, and Regression Models with Qualitative Predictors. In Module 1, we will focus on defining the problem and setting up the simple linear regression model. Additionally, you will be introduced to the least square method as well as performing statistical inferences and predictions using R. There is a lot to read, watch, and consume in this module so, let’s get started!

Module 2: Multiple Linear Regression
Welcome to Module 2 - Multiple linear Regression. This module will focus on deriving parameter estimation using matrices as well as using R to do prediction and inference. There is a lot to read, watch, and consume in this module so, let’s get started!

Module 3: Regression Models with Qualitative Predictors
Welcome to Module 3 – Regression Models with Qualitative Predictors. This module will focus on setting up a linear regression model that involves qualitative predictors. Additionally, we will use R to help us perform statistical inferences and Predictions. There is a lot to read, watch, and consume in this module so, let’s get started!

Summative Course Assessment
This module contains the summative course assessment that has been designed to evaluate your understanding of the course material and assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have acquired throughout the course. Be sure to review the course material thoroughly before taking the assessment.