The second in a series of four courses which help you to master statistics fundamentals and build your quantitative skillset for progression in high-growth careers, or to use as step towards further study at undergraduate level.
Statistics 1 Part 2 is a self-paced online course offered by LSE, designed to deepen your understanding of key statistical concepts, methods, and techniques, with a focus on their practical application. This course is ideal for students interested in the fields of management, economics, and social sciences, and can be taken standalone or as a component of the LSE MicroBachelors programs in either Statistics Fundamentals or Mathematics and Statistics Fundamentals.
While there are no formal prerequisites, prior knowledge of basic statistics concepts or completion of preliminary LSE statistics courses is strongly recommended due to the cumulative nature of the content.
This course is designed for students and professionals interested in applying statistical methods to solve problems in management, economics, and the social sciences. It is particularly beneficial for those participating in the LSE MicroBachelors programs related to statistics and mathematics.
Learners will be equipped to tackle real-world data analysis challenges, interpret research findings in socio-economic contexts, and provide informed insights in their professional fields through robust statistical reasoning and data-driven decision making.
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The first in a series of four courses which help you to master statistics fundamentals and build your quantitative skillset for progression in high-growth careers, or to use as step towards further study at undergraduate level.
This course provides an introduction to basic statistical concepts. We begin by walking through a library of probability distributions – including the normal distribution, which in turn leads to the Central Limit Theorem. We then discuss elementary descriptive statistics and estimation methods.
Test your knowledge and ability to apply the concepts and methods from the four courses included in the LSE MicroBachelors program in Mathematics and Statistics Fundamentals and take your first step towards further study at undergraduate level or upskill in high-growth careers.
