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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Data Science, Python Programming

      4.4
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      89 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Version Control, Engineering Documentation, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Water Resources, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Science for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Analytics Executive Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Machine Learning for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP: IBM
    • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
    • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Agroforestry: University of Florida
    • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
    • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Analytics Executive Overview: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London
    • Machine Learning for Data Analysis: Wesleyan University

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