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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 Minnesota

      Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Descriptive Statistics, Algorithms, Microsoft Excel

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Spatial Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, R Programming, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Analytics, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Statistical Methods, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Algebra, Calculus, Business, Finance

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Tidyverse (R Package), Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      E-Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Retention, Value Propositions, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Marketing Effectiveness, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, A/B Testing, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      391 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Outbreaks and Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Investigation, Biostatistics, Probability & Statistics, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      759 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Methods for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Regression Analysis, Network Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Simulations, Probability, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, R Programming, Statistics, Analytics, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process Management, MicroStrategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Competitive Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Management Reporting, Business Reporting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      646 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Neurohacking In R

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Manipulation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Neurology, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of marketing analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business Analytics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      761 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
    • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
    • Applying Data Analytics in Finance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Splunk Search Expert: Splunk Inc.
    • Math for MBA and GMAT Prep: Emory University
    • Data Analysis with R: IBM
    • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications: University of Colorado System

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