Data Analysis for Social Scientists
This course is now part of two independent MITx MicroMasters programs. For both MicroMasters programs, learners will need to first enroll in and pass this course. However, each program will then require different final assessments for a course certificate toward the full MicroMasters credential:
1.MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP).
To pursue the DEDP MicroMasters credential, pass this course, create aMicroMasters in DEDP profile, and pass an additional in-person proctored exam.
To learn more about the DEDP program and how it integrates with MIT’s new blended Master’s degree, please visithttps://micromasters.mit.edu/dedp/.
2.MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science (SDS).
To pursue the SDS MicoMasters credential, pass this course, and enroll in and pass the final assessment at14.310Fx Data Analysis in Social Sciences-Assessment on EdX.
Complete all 4 courses and the capstone exam in the SDS program to accelerate your path towards graduate studies at MIT or other universities. To learn more, please visithttps://micromasters.mit.edu/ds.
This statistics and data analysis course will introduce you to the essential notions of probability and statistics. We will cover techniques in modern data analysis: estimation, regression and econometrics, prediction, experimental design, randomized control trials (and A/B testing), machine learning, and data visualization. We will illustrate these concepts with applications drawn from real world examples and frontier research. Finally, we will provide instruction for how to use the statistical package R and opportunities for students to perform self-directed empirical analyses.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to work with data and communicate data-driven findings effectively.
Course Previews:
Our course previews are meant to give prospective learners the opportunity to get a taste of the content and exercises that will be covered in each course. If you are new to these subjects, or eager to refresh your memory, each course preview also includes some available resources. These resources may also be useful to refer to over the course of the semester.
A score of 60% or above in the course previews indicates that you are ready to take the course, while a score below 60% indicates that you should further review the concepts covered before beginning the course.
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| Rating | 2.9★ based on 10 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 11 weeks |
| Effort | 12 - 14 hours per week |
| Starts | Sep 8 (144 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $0 |
| From | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITx via edX |
| Instructors | Esther Duflo, Sara Fisher Ellison |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Data Science Business Social Sciences |
| Tags | Data Analysis & Statistics Economics & Finance Social Sciences |
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| Rating | 2.9★ based on 10 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 11 weeks |
| Effort | 12 - 14 hours per week |
| Starts | Sep 8 (144 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $0 |
| From | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MITx via edX |
| Instructors | Esther Duflo, Sara Fisher Ellison |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Data Science Business Social Sciences |
| Tags | Data Analysis & Statistics Economics & Finance Social Sciences |
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