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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 California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Proposal Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Statistics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Probability, R Programming, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Systems Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Test Planning, Business Analysis, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Visualization, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Systems Design, Stakeholder Management, Behavior-Driven Development, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Analysis, Information Technology, Business Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Database Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Shiny (R Package), Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Big Data, Ggplot2, Database Design, Data Analysis, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, Microsoft Excel

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Practical Time Series Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Deep Learning, Software Architecture, Computer Graphics, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Hardware Architecture, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Zurich

      An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis Software

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Machine Learning, GitHub

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Communication Strategies, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Project Management, Machine Learning

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Metadata Management, Community Health, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, File Management, Network Analysis, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Advanced Statistics for Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • IBM Systems Analyst: IBM
    • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
    • Practical Time Series Analysis: The State University of New York
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
    • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

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