Regression Analysis Fundamentals

Regression Analysis Fundamentals

This course is part of Applied Data Science and Analytics Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to run and read a regression in Excel, SPSS, and R, and locate the coefficient, R², and p-value in any output.
How to choose the right type of regression to match your question, outcome, and data.
How to check model assumptions and handle outliers so you can trust your results.
How to turn regression findings into clear charts and business insights that drive decisions.

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There are 4 modules in this course

By the end of this course, you'll be able to run a regression analysis in Excel, SPSS, and R, interpret the results with confidence, and turn them into a story that drives real decisions. You'll uncover the relationships hidden in your data, choose the right type of regression for any question, check whether your model can be trusted, and separate genuine cause from mere coincidence.

Data can feel overwhelming: the patterns hide, and it's hard to tell what's real from what's just chance. This course changes that. Guided by a senior data scientist who specializes in turning numbers into stories anyone can understand, you'll move step by step from the fundamentals of ordinary least squares to diagnosing model assumptions, handling outliers, and avoiding the most common analytical mistakes. What makes this course different is its focus on communication as much as calculation. Running the model is only half the job; the real skill is explaining what it means. You'll build clean charts, translate coefficients into dollars and decisions, and present findings that stakeholders actually remember. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up, you'll leave able to make your data talk.

Before you can trust a single regression result, you need to know what the method actually does and when to reach for it. In this module, you'll see what regression reveals, describe how ordinary least squares finds the line of best fit, and select the right regression type for the question in front of you.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

Knowing the theory is one thing, but real confidence comes from running a regression yourself. In this module, you'll choose the right software for your project and run your first linear regressions in Excel, SPSS, and R so you can locate the values that matter in any output.

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4 videos2 assignments

A regression is only as good as your ability to read it, and a strong-looking model can still mislead you. In this module, you'll interpret the core output values, check the assumptions behind them, separate correlation from causation, and handle the outliers and mistakes that quietly distort results.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videosTotal 15 minutes

Understand What Regression Output Means4 minutes
Check Model Assumptions Before Trusting Results3 minutes
Evaluate Correlation vs. Causation3 minutes
Goodness-Of-Fit And R²: How Well Does Your Model Work?2 minutes
Handling Complex Outliers and Influential Points3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Before You Trust the Line: The Assumptions Checklist10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Reading the Output Like a Story20 minutes
Trust But Verify15 minutes

The best analysis in the world falls flat if your audience can't see why it matters. In this module, you'll build clean charts, translate your results into business language, and frame a data story that moves stakeholders to act.

What's included

5 videos2 assignments

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