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    Master basic statistics for data analysis. Learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data using statistical methods and tools.

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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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      116K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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

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

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      Duke University

      Bayesian Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Process Data from Dirty to Clean

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SQL, Sample Size Determination, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Presentations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Computer Architecture, System Software, Computer Science, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Databases, Object Oriented Design, SQL, Relational Databases, Computer Hardware, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Computing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Security, Computer Networking, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Writing, Peer Review, Technical Communication, Grammar, Technical Writing, Editing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Research, Communication Strategies, General Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Software Installation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Simulations, Debugging, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Structures

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Data Science with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Network Model, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
    • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
    • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
    • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
    • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
    • ChatGPT + Excel: AI-Enhanced Data Analysis & Insight: Vanderbilt University
    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
    • R Programming: Johns Hopkins University

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