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Bayesian statistics
Science, Maths & Technology

Bayesian statistics

...free course is an introduction to Bayesian statistics. Section 1 discusses several ways of estimating probabilities. Section 2 reviews ideas of conditional probabilities and introduces Bayes’ theorem and its use in updating beliefs about a proposition, when data are observed, or information becomes available. Section 3 introduces the main ideas of the Bayesian inference...
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Introduction to differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to differential equations

...free course, Introduction to differential equations, considers three types of first-order differential equations. Section 1 introduces equations that can be solved by direct integration and section 2 the method of separation of variables. Section 3 looks at applications of differential equations for solving real world problems. Section 4 introduces the integrating factor...
Second-order differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Second-order differential equations

...free course is concerned with second-order differential equations. Section 1 introduces some basic principles and terminology. Sections 2 and 3 give methods for finding the general solutions to one broad class of differential equations, that is, linear constant-coefficient second-order differential equations. Section 2 covers homogeneous equations and Section 3 covers...
Getting started with Italian 2
Languages

Getting started with Italian 2

...free course, Getting started with Italian 2, you will learn and practise how to ask and say the time in Italian. This will include learning and practising how to ask and say the time using the 24-hour clock, which is commonly used for arrival and departure times and for the opening and closing of shops and services. The course offers interactive activities which will...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Discovering development management
Money & Business

Discovering development management

...free course that sets out to build up the basic capacities for managing the multiple challenges of development – any development. It rests on the assumption that management is a political and ethical process, a matter of the use of power to bring about desired goals in contexts characterised by conflicts of interests, values and agendas. It is of relevance to managers...
Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...free course, Innovation in health and social care practice, focuses on how digital technology and innovation changes the expectations and job roles for health and social care practitioners. You will learn about what these expectations might be on practitioners and also about common responses and criticisms that may arise from transforming practice through...
Working on your own mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Working on your own mathematics

...free course, Working on your own mathematics, focuses on your initial encounters with research. It invites you to think about how perceptions of mathematics have influenced you in your prior learning, your teaching and the attitudes of learners...This free course, Working on your own mathematics, focuses on your initial encounters with research. It invites you to think...
Studying the arts and humanities
History & The Arts

Studying the arts and humanities

...free course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and improve your confidence as an independent learner...This free course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop...
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs