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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

      Statistical Learning for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Mathematical Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Classification Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics

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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Design, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles, Innovation, Creativity, Systems Of Measurement, Aesthetics, Spatial Analysis, Project Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy, Decision Making

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Science with R - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Science, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Predictive Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Trend Analysis, Employee Training, Employee Retention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Social Media Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Instagram, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Analysis and Interpretation of Data

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Quality, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Digital Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Market Research, Return On Investment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Precalculus: Mathematical Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera Project Network
    • Classification Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Data Science with R - Capstone Project: IBM
    • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
    • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI in HR - Impact and Application of Gen AI: Board Infinity

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