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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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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Systems Design, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Process Data from Dirty to Clean

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Enjoyable Econometrics

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Data Wrangling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Customer Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Analytics, Marketing, Data Collection, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Regression Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III))

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Estimation, Probability & Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Data Science in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fraud detection, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Talent Management, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Customer Insights, Workforce Planning, Demand Planning

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Data Access, Machine Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
    • Enjoyable Econometrics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
    • Customer Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • 商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III)): National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
    • Game Theory: Stanford University

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