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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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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Trees and Graphs: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Theoretical Computer Science, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      248 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Collection, Python Programming, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Driven Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      633 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Health Education, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Predictive Modeling with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
    • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Validity and Bias in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
    • Python for Data Analysis: Pandas & NumPy: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started in Google Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
    • Data Driven Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London

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