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    Master medical statistics for healthcare research. Learn about statistical methods for analyzing medical data and interpreting clinical trials.

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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      TensorFlow Prediction: Identify Penguin Species

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Packt

      ArcGIS Desktop for Spatial Analysis: Go from Basic to Pro

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Data Integration, Data Access

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Medical Science and Research, A/B Testing, Statistical Methods, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Using Custom Fields in Looker Explores

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Ad Hoc Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Corporate Foresight

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Decision Making, Business Research

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Query Languages

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Data for Effective Policy Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Policy Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Policy Analysis, Data Quality, Research, Program Evaluation, Research Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Data Visualization e manipolazione dei dati con Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Tableau Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Data Analytics with Teradata

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Store, JSON, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Advanced Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Analytics Project Ideation

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Simulations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Project Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Business Analysis, Analytical Skills, Ideation, Sprint Planning, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Process Mapping

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Neurology, Psychology, Biology, Mental Health, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • TensorFlow Prediction: Identify Penguin Species: Coursera Project Network
    • ArcGIS Desktop for Spatial Analysis: Go from Basic to Pro: Packt
    • Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Using Custom Fields in Looker Explores: Google Cloud
    • Corporate Foresight: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding : Coursera Project Network
    • Creating a Looker Modeled Query and Working with Quick Start: Google Cloud
    • Data for Effective Policy Making: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Data Visualization e manipolazione dei dati con Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Data Analytics with Teradata: LearnQuest

    Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Statistics

    Medical statistics is a field in which the use of statistics is applied to show correlations between medicine, illness, public health, clinical research, and forensic medicine. Also known as biostatistics, medical statistics has applications in clinical medicine, lab research, and national systems of health care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical statistics were used on a daily basis to track how well certain areas were doing to control the spread of the virus.

    Medical statistics represents a large growth opportunity to learn more about, with the ever-increasing numbers of graying baby boomers seeking medical treatment in the coming years, along with the growing use of big data around medical records.‎

    Medical statistics are an essential part of medical research, and it is valuable to learn this to gain knowledge that can be used in medical experiments, medical tests, global pandemics, and clinical trials of medicine. When statistics are used in medicine, the results can help provide a general snapshot of the threat or severity of a certain illness.

    Understanding medical statistics can also help medical professionals and pharmaceutical companies figure out which new drugs should be tested and brought to market. With more information about health and medicine through statistics, the better equipped our society will be about illnesses and more.‎

    When you learn medical statistics, you can find work in medicine and the health sciences, including careers in medical labs, hospitals, public health facilities, government institutions, and medical testing facilities. Health care organizations use a great deal of data and statistics today to drive performance outcomes. Knowing medical statistics can help you find career work in medical service provider organizations that use data to grow quality improvement throughout the organization.‎

    When you take online courses on Coursera about medical statistics, you can learn key concepts about research models and statistical analysis along with how to apply and measure statistical hypothesis testing, binary data, variability regression, and confidence intervals. You have the opportunity to discover how to read and understand mathematical formulas that will give you greater confidence to understand medical statistics as well as explore public health policy issues and assess how they impact the medical community at large.‎

    Online Medical Statistics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Medical Statistics skills. Choose from a wide range of Medical Statistics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Medical Statistics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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