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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: Dashboard, Proposal Development, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Predictive Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Data Ethics, Storyboarding

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Estimation, Data Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Generative AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Wrangling, Unsupervised Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative AI Agents, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Web Applications, Supervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Web Development, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Unit Testing, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      91K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, System Design and Implementation, Markov Model, Algorithms, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Design, Statistical Methods, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Histogram, Statistics

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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Data Store, Box Plots, Database Management Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Database Systems, Regression Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Processing, MongoDB

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, User Experience, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Project Design, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

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

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      Google

      Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

      4.8
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      117K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Visualization, Pareto Chart, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Histogram, Statistical Software, Box Plots, R Programming, Probability Distribution, Data Science, Test Data, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
    • Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 2: Northeastern University
    • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
    • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Data Science: Google

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