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Statistical Tests in Sales and Marketing

Master advanced statistics for Sales and Marketing: Leverage Python to make data-driven decisions and boost performance

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Skill level:

Basic

Duration:

3 hours
  • Lessons (3 hours)
  • Practice exams (20 minutes)

CPE credits:

5.5
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What you learn

  • Master advanced statistics to solve sales and marketing challenges.
  • Use Python to make data-driven decisions and boost performance.
  • Select, apply, and interpret various statistical tests independently.
  • Improve your problem-solving skills with real-world business case studies.
  • Advance your career with highly sought-after technical skills.

Topics & tools

TheoryHypothesis TestingProgrammingStatisticsData AnalysisData-driven decision-makingPythonMath & StatisticsIndustry Specialization

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Course OVERVIEW

Description

CPE Credits: 5.5 Field of Study: Information Technology
Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
Our Statistical Tests in Sales and Marketing course explores how statistical analysis fuels data-driven decision-making. By delving into real-world case studies from sales and marketing, we demonstrate the practical use of statistical tools beyond crunching numbers. The course details the process of understanding, selecting, applying, and interpreting different statistical tests like the chi-square test of independence, t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, and more. Our premier data analysis course provides practical skills in employing statistical tests, interpreting results, and deriving actionable insights with Python. It focuses on applied knowledge rather than abstract theory—aiming to clarify statistics' role in solving sales and marketing challenges. From decoding market segmentation to assessing campaign impacts, we guide you on applying statistical analysis in marketing and sales and aid effective decision-making. Ultimately, statistics become a crucial tool—enabling informed, data-driven decisions that lead to success.

Prerequisites

  • Python (version 3.8 or later), pandas library, and a code editor or IDE (e.g., Jupyter Notebook, Spyder, or VS Code)
  • Basic familiarity with Python programming is required.
  • Familiarity with basic statistics and linear algebra is helpful but not mandatory.

Curriculum

49 lessons 41 exercises 2 exams
  • 1. Introduction to the Course
    12 min
    Explore our Statistical Tests in Sales and Marketing course to acquire essential knowledge for optimizing strategies and driving growth in your business through data-driven insights.
    12 min
    Explore our Statistical Tests in Sales and Marketing course to acquire essential knowledge for optimizing strategies and driving growth in your business through data-driven insights.
    Welcome to the World of Statistical Tests! Free
    The Importance of Statistical Testing in Sales and Marketing Free
    Course Approach Free
    Exercise Free
  • 2. Case 1: Chi-Square Test of Independence
    57 min
    Delve into fundamental concepts required to master statistical testing. Understand how the chi-square test of independence can reveal the relationships between categorical variables in sales and marketing contexts.
    57 min
    Delve into fundamental concepts required to master statistical testing. Understand how the chi-square test of independence can reveal the relationships between categorical variables in sales and marketing contexts.
    Case Description: Packaging Uniqueness
    Research Question
    Exercise
    Operationalization
    Sample
    Exercise
    Statistic and Parameter
    Exercise
    Levels of Measurement
    Contingency Table
    Exercise
    Hypothesis Testing – Introduction
    Null and Alternative Hypothesis
    Exercise
    Test Statistic
    P-value
    Exercise
    Statistical Significance
    Degrees of Freedom
    Chi-Square Test - Introduction
    Chi-Square Test of Independence
    Exercise
    Case Summary and Discussion on Chi-Square Test of Independence
  • 3. Case 2: One-Sample t-test
    31 min
    The one-sample t-test assesses if a single sample's mean significantly differs from a known population mean. Learn how to apply this statistics technique to a marketing case study for informed decision-making.
    31 min
    The one-sample t-test assesses if a single sample's mean significantly differs from a known population mean. Learn how to apply this statistics technique to a marketing case study for informed decision-making.
    Case Description: Price per Volume (PPV)
    Mean and Median
    Exercise
    Standard Deviation
    Normal Distribution
    Exercise
    Histogram
    Exercise
    Q-Q plot
    One-Sample t-Test
    Exercise
    One- vs. Two-Tailed Tests
    Case Summary and Discussion on One-Sample t-test
  • 4. Case 3: Two-Sample t-Test
    21 min
    Discover how the two-sample t-test compares the means of two independent groups in the context of evaluating different marketing strategies.
    21 min
    Discover how the two-sample t-test compares the means of two independent groups in the context of evaluating different marketing strategies.
    Case Description: In-store Display
    Dependent vs. Independent Variables
    Shapiro-Wilk Test for Normality
    Exercise
    Levene's Test for Equality of Variances
    Two-Sample t-Test
    Exercise
    Case Summary and Discussion on Two-Sample t-Test
  • 5. Case 4: Paired Samples t-Test
    12 min
    Uncover the applications of the paired samples t-test in comparing the means of the same group at different times using sales data before and after a campaign.
    12 min
    Uncover the applications of the paired samples t-test in comparing the means of the same group at different times using sales data before and after a campaign.
    Case Description: Return Policy
    Independent vs. Dependent Samples
    Exercise
    Paired Samples t-Test
    Exercise
    Case Summary and Discussion on Paired Samples t-Test
  • 6. Case 5: Mann-Whitney U Test
    15 min
    Learn how to use the Mann-Whitney U test to compare two independent groups when data doesn't follow a normal distribution.
    15 min
    Learn how to use the Mann-Whitney U test to compare two independent groups when data doesn't follow a normal distribution.
    Case Description: Sales Incentive Program
    Parametric vs Non-Parametric Tests
    Exercise
    Mann-Whitney U Test
    Exercise
    Case Summary and Discussion on Mann-Whitney U Test
  • 7. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test
    10 min
    The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is used to compare two related samples. Learn how to assess the impact of marketing adjustments utilizing this statistical analysis test.
    10 min
    The Wilcoxon signed-rank test is used to compare two related samples. Learn how to assess the impact of marketing adjustments utilizing this statistical analysis test.
    Case Description: Package Redesign
    Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test
    Exercise
    Case Summary and Discussion on Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test
  • 8. Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
    10 min
    Understand the chi-squared goodness-of-fit test's role in determining how well-observed data fit expected distributions, illustrated with sales data analysis.
    10 min
    Understand the chi-squared goodness-of-fit test's role in determining how well-observed data fit expected distributions, illustrated with sales data analysis.
    Case Description: Store Footfall
    Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
    Exercise
    Case Summary and Discussion on Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
  • 9. Conclusion
    2 min
    We summarize the key takeaways of the Statistical Tests in Sales and Marketing course and recap the applications of statistical tests in data-driven decision-making in sales and marketing.
    2 min
    We summarize the key takeaways of the Statistical Tests in Sales and Marketing course and recap the applications of statistical tests in data-driven decision-making in sales and marketing.
    Conclusion
    Practice exam
  • 10. Course exam
    30 min
    30 min
    Course exam

Free lessons

Welcome to the World of Statistical Tests!

1.1 Welcome to the World of Statistical Tests!

4 min

The Importance of Statistical Testing in Sales and Marketing

1.2 The Importance of Statistical Testing in Sales and Marketing

5 min

Course Approach

1.3 Course Approach

3 min

Case Description: Packaging Uniqueness

2.1 Case Description: Packaging Uniqueness

4 min

Research Question

2.2 Research Question

2 min

Operationalization

2.4 Operationalization

3 min

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  • E-Learning Quality Network
  • European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation
  • Global Association of Online Trainers and Examiners

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