Statistical Inference

Eric Chuar has completed the Statistical Inference for Personal & Professional Productivity and received a certificate from Johns Hopkins University.

SCHOOL:
Johns Hopkins University

GRADUATED:
2017

DURATION:
6 Months

Statistical Inference

Statistical Inference Skills Gained

Understand the process of drawing conclusions about populations or scientific truths from data

Use p-values, confidence intervals, and permutation tests

Describe variability, distributions, limits, and confidence intervals

Make informed data analysis decisions

Course Perspective

Just finished the Statistical Inference course, and I gotta say, it’s got me thinking. I’ve always been a hands-on learner, diving deep before even thinking about certifications. To me, that piece of paper is more for show than actual merit. But this course? It’s a different ball game.

Drawing Conclusions: The course began with understanding how to draw insights from data, not just any conclusions but solid, scientific ones. This is huge, especially for someone like me who’s in digital marketing and programming. Being able to sift through data and extract what’s useful is a killer skill to have.

P-Values and More: Then we got into the nitty-gritty of p-values, confidence intervals, and permutation tests. These might sound like jargon to many, but they’re basically tools that help you make sense of the data you’re dealing with. They’re like the spices in a dish—essential for bringing out the flavor.

Understanding Variability: The course didn’t just stop at tests; it went on to explain variability, distributions, and limits. This is essential when you’re dealing with large sets of data, especially in fields like marketing where understanding consumer behavior is key.

Informed Decisions: Finally, what’s the point of all this if you can’t make better decisions, right? The course wrapped up by teaching how to apply everything learned to make informed decisions in data analysis.

So what’s next for me? Well, sharing is caring. I’ve been in Malaysia and Singapore for years and I’m all about giving back. Whether it’s digital marketing, programming, or even badminton coaching, I’m here to share what I know. I’ve got a family and a kid, and time’s too precious to be selfish. So if you’re up for learning something new, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s help each other grow.