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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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      American Psychological Association

      Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design

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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytics, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      901 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Linear Algebra, Algebra, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Graphing, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Derivatives, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      447 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reproducible Research

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, Verification And Validation, Version Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      836 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Arithmetic, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      603 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Combinatorics and Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Python Programming, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      864 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Image Processing for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Automation, Data Transformation, Metadata Management, Histogram, Spatial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Matlab, Color Theory, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Business Growth Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Model, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
    • Image Processing for Engineering and Science: MathWorks

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