Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

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Managing Uncertainty in Marketing Analytics

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About this course: Marketers must make the best decisions based on the information presented to them. Rarely will they have all the information necessary to predict what consumers will do with complete certainty. By incorporating uncertainty into the decisions that they make, they can anticipate a wide range of possible outcomes and recognize the extent of uncertainty on the decisions that they make. In Incorporating Uncertainty into Marketing Decisions, learners will become familiar with different methods to recognize sources of uncertainty that may affect the marketing decisions they ultimately make. We eschew specialized software and provide learners with the foundational knowledge t…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: Marketers must make the best decisions based on the information presented to them. Rarely will they have all the information necessary to predict what consumers will do with complete certainty. By incorporating uncertainty into the decisions that they make, they can anticipate a wide range of possible outcomes and recognize the extent of uncertainty on the decisions that they make. In Incorporating Uncertainty into Marketing Decisions, learners will become familiar with different methods to recognize sources of uncertainty that may affect the marketing decisions they ultimately make. We eschew specialized software and provide learners with the foundational knowledge they need to develop sophisticated marketing models in a basic spreadsheet environment. Topics include the development and application of Monte Carlo simulations, and the use of probability distributions to characterize uncertainty.

Who is this class for: Prerequisites: It is recommended that you complete the "Meaningful Marketing Insights" course offered by Coursera before starting this course. Learners should have the ability to extract information from the data available and make meaningful insights, understanding of regression methods, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Created by:  Emory University
  • Taught by:  David Schweidel, Associate Professor of Marketing

    Goizueta Business School
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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Randomness and Probability
Module 1 focuses on developing an understanding where randomness appears in marketing problems. You will learn basic rules for calculating the probability of outcomes. We will also examine how these rules can be applied to determine the value of information


3 videos, 2 readings expand


  1. Video: Randomness & Probability: An Introduction
  2. Video: Applications of Randomness & Probability
  3. Video: Assessing the Value of Information
  4. Reading: How Customer Analytics is Speeding the Cure for Parkinson's
  5. Reading: Data Driven Donor Management

Graded: Module 1

WEEK 2


Conducting Monte Carlo Simulations in Excel



Building on the basics of randomness and probability discussed in Module 1, we examine the use of Monte Carlo simulations for incorporating randomness into business problems. Using Microsoft Excel, we will build a tool that conducts a Monte Carlo simulation. We will use this tool to evaluate the best course of action for a particular business problem.


1 video, 4 readings expand


  1. Video: Randomness & Probability Excel Demonstration
  2. Reading: Inventory Exercise for Excel Demonstration
  3. Reading: Explained: Monte Carlo Simulation
  4. Reading: How Our 2016 MLB Predictions Work
  5. Reading: The Advantages of Monte Carlo Simulations

Graded: Build-A-Game Assignment

WEEK 3


Using Probability Distributions to Model Uncertainty



In Module 3, we look at the use of probability distributions as a means of characterizing uncertainty. We initially look at how uncertainty is incorporated into a general decision making framework. We then turn our attention to different probability distributions that can be used to model uncertainty, depending on the nature of the data. We examine the application of these probability distributions to assess the likelihood of events using features within Microsoft Excel.


5 videos, 1 reading expand


  1. Video: A General Decision Making Framework
  2. Video: Properties of Random Variables
  3. Video: Steps in Using Probability Functions
  4. Video: Normal Distribution & Other Probability Models
  5. Video: Warnings in Modeling Uncertainty
  6. Reading: Employee Yield Worksheet

Graded: Module 3

WEEK 4


Application: Designing Extended Service Warranty Plans



Building the the discussion of probability distributions in Module 3, we apply this knowledge to a specific application: the design of extended service warranty plans. We provide an overview of the business problem and discuss how to incorporate uncertainty in customers' use of the warranty plan using the Poisson distribution. Using Microsoft Excel, we design a spreadsheet tool that enables a user to adjust features of the service plans. By comparing firm profit under different scenarios, we investigate how different features of the service plan result in risk being shared by the consumer and the firm.


4 videos, 4 readings expand


  1. Video: Product Protection Plans
  2. Video: Company Constraints & Decisions
  3. Video: Questions to Investigate
  4. Reading: Should You Get An Extended Warranty?
  5. Reading: Don't Buy Extended Warranties
  6. Video: Extended Service Warranty Excel Exercise
  7. Reading: Designing Extended Warranty Plans - Instructions & Excel Spreadsheet
  8. Reading: Poisson Distribution Excel Sheet

Graded: Service Warranty Plans Peer Review
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