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Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI
This course introduces statistical inference, sampling distributions, and confidence intervals. Students will learn how to define and construct good estimators, method of moments estimation, maximum likelihood estimation, and methods of constructing confidence intervals that will extend to more general settings.
This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) and the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS-AI) degrees offered on the Coursera platform. These interdisciplinary degrees bring together faculty from CU Boulder’s departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the CU degrees on Coursera are ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience in computer science, information science, mathematics, and statistics.
Learn more about the MS-DS program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder.
Learn more about the MS-AI program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/ms-artificial-intelligence-boulder
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Duration
6 Months
Institution
University of Colorado Boulder
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into University of Colorado Boulder.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$77
Total Est. Investment
$77
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI program at University of Colorado Boulder are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.