Course Description
Welcome to "Estadística para la toma de decisiones en los negocios" (Statistics for Business Decision Making), an advanced-level course offered by TecdeMonterreyX. This comprehensive program is designed to empower you with the essential skills required to become a proficient decision-maker and leader in today's data-driven business world.
What students will learn from the course
In this course, you will develop crucial competencies in:
- Analyzing statistical elements of information
- Understanding concepts and statistical foundations for the application of data science
You'll master descriptive statistics, study and analyze discrete and continuous probability distributions, and learn interval estimation for means and proportions. By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
- Apply basic statistical methods to real-world business scenarios
- Utilize technological tools to enhance your quantitative skills
- Interpret the results of statistical methods applied to businesses
Syllabus
Topic 1: Descriptive statistics
1.1 Types of data; Measurement scales; Organization of qualitative and quantitative data; Graphic representation
1.2 Measures of central tendency; Position measurements; Measures of dispersion; Descriptive statistics on your laptop
Topic 2: Discrete Probability Distributions
2.1 Discrete random variable; Density and cumulative probability functions; Mean and variance of a discrete random variable; Fundamental properties
2.2 Poisson distribution; Binomial Distribution
Topic 3: Continuous Probability Distributions
3.1 Continuous random variable; Density and cumulative probability functions; Mean and variance of a continuous random variable; Fundamental properties
3.2 Uniform Distribution; Normal distribution
Topic 4: Interval estimation for the mean and proportion
4.1 Confidence intervals calculation; Calculation of sample size required for a given estimation error
4.2 Student's t distribution
By enrolling in this course, you're taking a significant step towards becoming a data-savvy business leader. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your decision-making skills and drive your career forward in the exciting world of data-driven business!