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    Master descriptive statistics for summarizing and describing data. Learn to use statistical measures, graphs, and tables for data analysis.

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      Pearson

      AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, R Programming, Python Programming

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Agentic systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      The Simplest Guideâ„¢ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, SAS (Software), Pharmaceuticals, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning for Trading

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Deep Learning, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Financial Market, Artificial Neural Networks

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Visualization and Transformation with R

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Science, Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Web Analytics, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing, MarTech, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Information Privacy

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Tableau by Working on Exciting Dashboards

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Sales Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trend Analysis, Data Mapping, Investment Management, Financial Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Linear Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Data Manipulation

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular descriptive statistics courses

    • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty: Pearson
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown: Codio
    • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan
    • AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Simplest Guideâ„¢ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS: Packt
    • Machine Learning for Trading: Google Cloud
    • Data Visualization and Transformation with R: Duke University
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Learn Tableau by Working on Exciting Dashboards: Packt

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