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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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      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Marketing, Persona Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Creation, Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Analysis, Video Production, Social Media Strategy, Network Analysis, Social Media Management, Journalism, Media and Communications, Content Strategy, Mobile Development Tools, Research, Digital Communications, Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Investigation, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Visualization using Plotly

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Sampling (Statistics), Data Manipulation, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Social Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Управление анализом данных

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Management Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Data Visualization Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Environment, Cultural Diversity, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Research, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital: Radio y Televisión Española
    • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Visualization using Plotly: Coursera Project Network
    • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Social Listening: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
    • Управление анализом данных: Johns Hopkins University

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