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Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Explore the intersection of Python programming and statistical analysis in the financial industry with the "Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis" course. This comprehensive program provides hands-on experience in importing, pre-processing, and visualizing financial data using pandas Dataframe. Delve into statistical concepts such as random variables, frequency, distribution, population and sample, confidence interval, and linear regression, all applied in financial contexts.

Throughout the course, you'll build a trading model using a multiple linear regression model and evaluate its performance using various investment indicators. With Jupyter Notebook environment readily available for practice, you can seamlessly hone your Python coding skills without the need for additional installations.

  • Master the Python programming language in the financial industry
  • Apply statistical concepts to analyze financial data and build trading models
  • Practice Python coding using the Jupyter Notebook environment
  • Enhance your skills in data visualization and manipulation

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Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis
Course Modules

The course comprises four modules that cover a wide array of topics, including visualizing and munging stock data, random variables and distribution, sampling and inference, and linear regression models for financial analysis.

Visualizing and Munging Stock Data

This module delves into visualizing and munging stock data, providing essential insights into data analysis packages, importing and manipulating dataframes, and building trading strategies. Additionally, it offers guidance on utilizing Jupyter Notebook for data importing and feature creation.

Random variables and distribution

Discover the essence of random variables and distributions in financial analysis. This module covers the outcomes and models of distribution, offering a comprehensive understanding of frequency and distributions, crucial for financial data analysis and interpretation.

Sampling and Inference

Sampling and inference are crucial components of statistical analysis in financial contexts. This module explores population and sample variation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing, offering valuable insights into statistical inference in financial scenarios.

Linear Regression Models for Financial Analysis

Delve into the application of linear regression models for financial analysis. This module covers association of random variables, simple and multiple linear regression models, and the evaluation of trading strategies built from regression models. It also includes a post-course survey and assessment.

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