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Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up

Beginner-friendly HarvardX course building probability from basic counting up to the normal distribution.

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About this course

Aimed at newcomers to probability or anyone reviewing before a college statistics course, this HarvardX course starts with counting and works up to expected value, variance and the normal distribution.

Best for: Beginners who want an intuitive start in probability.

What you will be able to do

  • Count arrangements and combinations
  • Solve simple and multi-step probability problems
  • Compute expected value and variance
  • Interpret the normal distribution

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Free to audit on edX with access to select materials; the verified certificate costs $149.

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Is Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Harvard Online. Free to audit on edX with access to select materials; the verified certificate costs $149.
How long does Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up take?
Harvard Online does not publish an hour estimate. It is self-paced, so you set the pace.
Do I need experience before Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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