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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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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, Large Language Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Generative AI, Analytics, Workflow Management, Automation, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Pre-MBA Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Probability, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Estimation, Data Science, Sample Size Determination

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Inferential Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Probability Distribution, Data Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · 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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Probability, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability & Statistics, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Network Analysis, Encryption, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Operations Research, Computer Security

      4.5
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · 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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Meta Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Bayesian Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Governance, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Data Quality, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Data Storage, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, Python Programming

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advertising Campaigns, Sampling (Statistics), Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Scheduling, Marketing Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 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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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Systems Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Systems Design, Pivot Tables And Charts, Process Mapping, Requirements Management, Systems Analysis, Process Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Computer Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, Software Testing, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular descriptive statistics courses

    • ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight: Vanderbilt University
    • Pre-MBA Statistics: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
    • Bayesian Statistics: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Meta Data Analyst: Meta
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep: Meta

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