Applied Probability
Tap into a framework for understanding the world around us, from sports to science.
23 LessonsIntro to Probability
Probability Rules
Conditional Probability
Probability Applications
Advanced Techniques
Course description
How can we accurately model the unpredictable world around us? How can we reason precisely about randomness? This course will guide you through the most important and enjoyable ideas in probability to help you cultivate a more quantitative worldview.
By the end of this course, you’ll master the fundamentals of probability, and you’ll apply them to a wide array of problems, from games and sports to economics and science.
Topics covered
- Bayes' Theorem
- Complementary Probabilities
- Conditional Probability
- Economic Applications
- Expected Value
- Inclusion-Exclusion
- Independent Events
- Markov Chains
- Probability Misconceptions
- Recursion
- Science Applications
- The Monty Hall Problem