Whether you’re studying statistics for the first time or are just curious as to what the study of statistics is all about, this video is a great introduction to several core concepts in basic statistics. Statistics is the foundation of data science. It is recommended that you build a solid understanding of key statistics concepts before you dive into the Python data science code. If you feel this video is not enough, please feel free to go through this free online textbook on introductory statistics offered by Rice University. You could also download a PDF copy of the textbook with the link below.
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