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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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      EDUCBA

      Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Exploratory Data Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Server Side, Web Development, Regression Analysis, Apache, Web Services, Machine Learning Algorithms, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Key Management, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Back-End Web Development, Supervised Learning, Text Mining

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatic Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Visualization Software, Database Software, Data Analysis Software, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Medical Science and Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Data Analytics Course with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Modeling, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Simplest Guide™ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Case Report Forms, SAS (Software), Pharmaceuticals, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Informed Consent, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Process Driven Development, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Health Informatics, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming

      4.6
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Goal Setting, Proposal Writing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Codio

      Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, R Programming, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Honors Algebra 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Administration, Data Analysis, Database Application, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Efficient Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography: EDUCBA
    • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
    • Data Analytics Course with Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • The Simplest Guide™ to Clinical Data Analysis with SAS: Packt
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Science and Analysis Tools - from Jupyter to R Markdown: Codio
    • Honors Algebra 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder

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