This second course in statistical modeling will introduce students to the study of the analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and experimental design. ANOVA and ANCOVA, presented as a type of linear regression model, will provide the mathematical basis for designing experiments for data science applications. Emphasis will be placed on important design-related concepts, such as randomization, blocking, factorial design, and causality. Some attention will also be given to ethical issues raised in experimentation.
ANOVA and Experimental Design
ANOVA and Experimental Design
This course is part of Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications Specialization
Instructor: Brian Zaharatos
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Identify and interpret the two-way ANOVA (and ANCOVA) model(s) as a linear regression model.
Use the two-way ANOVA and ANCOVA models to answer research questions using real data.
Define and apply the concepts of replication, repeated measures, and full factorial design in the context of two-way ANOVA.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the basic conceptual framework for experimental design and define the models that will allow us to answer meaningful questions about the differences between group means with respect to a continuous variable. Such models include the one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) models.
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9 videos3 readings9 assignments2 programming assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt2 ungraded labs
In this module, we will learn how statistical hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, in the ANOVA/ANCOVA context, can help answer meaningful questions about the differences between group means with respect to a continuous variable.
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6 videos2 readings1 quiz3 assignments1 programming assignment1 peer review2 ungraded labs
In this module, we will study the two-way ANOVA model and use it to answer research questions using real data.
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7 videos6 assignments1 programming assignment1 peer review1 ungraded lab
In this module, we will study fundamental experimental design concepts, such as randomization, treatment design, replication, and blocking. We will also look at basic factorial designs as an improvement over elementary “one factor at a time” methods. We will combine these concepts with the ANOVA and ANCOVA models to conduct meaningful experiments.
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7 videos2 readings5 assignments1 programming assignment1 peer review2 ungraded labs
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Great course. Really useful and practical, and the exercise is not too difficult.
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