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Regression Analysis and Digital Base for Business

Study regression analysis, how it can be used to predict the future and how it is influenced by machine learning.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    8 hours

Explore Industry 4.0, machine learning and predictive analytics

Making accurate predictions for the future is important for organisations to survive in a constantly changing business landscape.

With increasing data production from a variety of sources, there is a compelling case to collect, analyse and extract knowledge for decision making using machine learning.

In this short course you will study how to calculate regressive analysis. You will also have the chance to explore how machine learning leverages the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0, as well as algorithms and models to identify patterns within large data sets, aiding organisational decisions.

What topics will you cover?

  • Introduction to regression analysis.
  • Types of regression analysis.
  • The application of regression analysis.
  • Introduction to the history and applications of Industry 4.0.
  • Features and impacts of the Internet of Things.
  • The link between Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Describe the methods for performing regression analysis
  • Explain machine learning and its applications

Who is the course for?

Students studying MSc International Business Management.

Aspiring managers wanting to work in business and management careers in multinational organisations, management consultancies, government organisations or management education and training.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992
  • Location

    Coventry

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