Fat Chance
Probability from the Ground Up
Created specifically for those who are new to the study of probability, or for those who are seeking an approachable review of core concepts prior to enrolling in a college-level statistics course, Fat Chance prioritizes the development of a mathematical mode of thought over rote memorization of terms and formulae. Through highly visual lessons and guided practice, this course explores the quantitative reasoning behind probability and the cumulative nature of mathematics by tracing probability and statistics back to a foundation in the principles of counting.
In Modules 1 and 2, you will be introduced to basic counting skills that you will build upon throughout the course. In Module 3, you will apply those skills to simple problems in probability. In Modules 4 through 6, you will explore how those ideas and techniques can be adapted to answer a greater range of probability problems. Lastly, in Module 7, you will be introduced to statistics through the notion of expected value, variance, and the normal distribution. You will see how to use these ideas to approximate probabilities in situations where it is difficult to calculate their exact values.
What you'll learn
- An increased appreciation for, and reduced fear of, basic probability and statistics
- How to solve combinatorial counting problems
- How to solve problems using basic and advanced probability
- An introductory understanding of the normal distribution and its many statistical applications
- An ability to recognize common fallacies in probability, as well as some of the ways in which statistics are abused or simply misunderstood
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 3 ratings |
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| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 7 weeks, 3–5 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $149 |
| From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
| Instructors | Benedict Gross, Joseph Harris, Emily Riehl |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics |
| Tags | Math |
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Although I had an introductory course a few decades ago, my emphasis was on memorization and manipulation of formulas.
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I have a lot of trouble with math, especially stats, so this was very encouraging.
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 3 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 7 weeks, 3–5 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $149 |
| From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
| Instructors | Benedict Gross, Joseph Harris, Emily Riehl |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics |
| Tags | Math |
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