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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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      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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      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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

      Build toward a degree

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    • I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Statistics, Probability, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Data Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Data Mining, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Electocardiography, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Patient Flow, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Business Ethics, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Program Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
    • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
    • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
    • Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning: University of Glasgow
    • Social Media Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder

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