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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biomedical Engineering, A/B Testing, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      KodeKloud

      Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Systems, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, Network Security, User Accounts

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage

      Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Agile Project Management, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Analysis with Python Project

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Planning

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn Data Integration and Visualization with Elasticsearch

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Histogram, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, MySQL, SQL

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Python: de explorador de datos a analista

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Technical Communication, Statistical Inference

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Develop Clustering Models with Azure ML Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Transformation, Cloud Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, User Accounts

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Learning and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Training and Development, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Productivity Software, Training Programs, Prompt Engineering, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Employee Training, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Automation

      Intermediate · 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, R (Software), 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular descriptive statistics courses

    • Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage: Duke University
    • Data Analysis with Python Project : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Marketing Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Learn Data Integration and Visualization with Elasticsearch: Packt
    • Python: de explorador de datos a analista: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Develop Clustering Models with Azure ML Designer: Microsoft
    • Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera Instructor Network

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