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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 Michigan

      Linear Regression Modeling for Health Data

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Multilevel Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Modeling

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SAS

      Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Multichannel Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Personalized Service, MarTech, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Driving engagement, Social Media, Emerging Technologies, Market Research, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Trend Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Applications Across Industries

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Regression Analysis, Research, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Linear Regression Modeling for Health Data: University of Michigan
    • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data: SAS
    • Multichannel Content Marketing: Adobe
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
    • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera Project Network

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