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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 Pennsylvania

      Machine Learning Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Systems Of Measurement, Data Processing, Data Science, Electronic Components, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, NumPy, Real Time Data, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

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

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Python: de usuario a explorador de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Package and Software Management, Graphing, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Association Rules Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning in Retail

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Web Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Retail Store Operations, Machine Learning, Histogram, Decision Tree Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, Matplotlib

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Workflow Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Process Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAS

      Modeling Time Series and Sequential Data

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Customer Retention, User Research, Real Time Data, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      American History Through Baseball

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Public History, Demography, Market Opportunities, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Machine Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
    • Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Python: de usuario a explorador de datos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Association Rules Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Machine Learning in Retail: Coursera Project Network
    • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
    • Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python: Packt
    • Modeling Time Series and Sequential Data: SAS

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