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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Access, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Analytics, Health Care

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.3
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Random Forest Algorithm, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy, Performance Tuning

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      3.4
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Ciencia de datos​

      Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Integration, Data Science, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Ethics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Meaningful Marketing Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Forecasting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Financial Trading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Markov Model, Trend Analysis, Machine Learning

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Research Design, A/B Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Usability Testing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Regression Analysis

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Package and Software Management, Distributed Computing, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Scalability

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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SPSS, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Biostatistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis Software

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Analysis, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Capture, Geospatial Mapping, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Spatial Analysis, SQL, Databases, Metadata Management, Data Manipulation, Data Storage, Data Modeling

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Fundamentos de estadística aplicada

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Math for MBA and GMAT Prep: Emory University
    • Introduction to Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ciencia de datos​: Universidad de los Andes
    • Meaningful Marketing Insights: Emory University
    • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇): Peking University
    • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM

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