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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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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, OpenAI, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Power BI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection

      4.4
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Data Quality, Probability & Statistics, Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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), 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, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Probability and Statistical Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, R Programming, Applied Mathematics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Health Care, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social and Human Services, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Collection, Culture, Sociology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Scatter Plots, Environmental Science, Economics, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Talent Management, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Accountability, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
    • Genetic Epidemiology Foundations: University of Colorado System
    • AI and Machine Learning Essentials with Python: University of Pennsylvania
    • Advanced Probability and Statistical Methods: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change: University of London
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks: CertNexus
    • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks

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