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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      OpenAI: Consistent Response Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Technical Communication, Sampling (Statistics)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Jupyter

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, JSON, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Web Content, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Journalism, Mobile Development Tools, Research, Digital Communications, Investigation, Social Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation, Facebook, Data Validation, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Python Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Foundations of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Application Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization Software

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • OpenAI: Consistent Response Strategies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera Project Network
    • The DMAIC Framework: Analyze, Improve, and Control Phase: SkillUp
    • Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital: Radio y Televisión Española
    • Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively: Johns Hopkins University
    • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Foundations of Machine Learning : Fractal Analytics
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University

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