4 Summer Course Degrees in Statistics 2024
Summer Course: Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Stanford Summer Session
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- Stanford, USA
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
Random variables, independence, and conditional probability; discrete and continuous distributions, moments, and distributions of several random variables. Topics in mathematical statistics: random sampling, point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, non-parametric tests, regression and correlation analyses; applications in engineering, industrial manufacturing, medicine, biology, and other fields. Prerequisite: CME 100/ENGR154 or MATH 51 or 52.
Summer Course in Statistical Methods for Causal Inference
Vrije University - Summer & Winter graduate programs
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full time
2 weeks
On-Campus
English
Explore the realm of causal mechanisms and unravel the intricacies of major events with our Summer Course in Statistical Methods for Causal Inference. Tailored for students and practitioners with a keen interest in understanding cause-and-effect relationships, this program delves into the critical aspects of impact evaluation and the design of effective policies. Through a comprehensive exploration of statistical methods, participants will acquire the essential skills to discern causal mechanisms, fostering a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics shaping significant events.
- Stanford, USA
Full time
8 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Overview of supervised learning, with a focus on regression and classification methods. The syllabus includes linear and polynomial regression, logistic regression, and linear discriminant analysis; cross-validation and the bootstrap, model selection and regularization methods (ridge and lasso); nonlinear models, splines and generalized additive models; tree-based methods, random forests and boosting; support-vector machines; Some unsupervised learning: principal components and clustering (k-means and hierarchical). Computing is done in R, through tutorial sessions and homework assignments. This math-light course is offered remotely only via video segments (MOOC style).
- London, United Kingdom
Full time
3 weeks
On-Campus
English
Machine Learning & Applied Statistics Summer School will introduce you to a range of quantitative methods from mathematics, statistics and computing and will enable you to use these methods in applications in various fields including finance and bioimaging.