MS&E 125: Introduction to Applied Statistics

Instructor: Prof. Madeleine Udell Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University

Course description

An increasing amount of data is now generated in a variety of disciplines, ranging from finance and economics, to the natural and social sciences. Making use of this information requires both statistical tools and an understanding of how the substantive scientific questions should drive the analysis. In this hands-on course, we learn to explore and analyze real-world datasets. We cover techniques for summarizing and describing data, methods for statistical inference, and principles for effectively communicating results.

Class schedule

Lecture: MW 9:30-11:20am in McCullough 115, starting April 3
Office hours: See calendar below for times and locations
Discussion section: optional; second half of lecture block on Wednesdays

All zoom links require SUID login for security.

Use office hours to discuss topics directly related to the course and also anything else that’s on your mind beyond the class: for example, questions about career trajectories, research opportunities in MS&E, and more.

Acknowledgements

The MS&E 125 materials build on course content developed by Sharad Goel, Josh Grossman, Peter Frazier, and the Data 8 team.