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Introduction to Statistics in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
6.3K
Grow your statistical skills and learn how to collect, analyze, and draw accurate conclusions from data.

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Statistician in R

52 hours
1.1K
A statistician collects and analyzes data and helps companies make sense of quantitative data, including spotting trends and making predictions.

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Introduction to Statistics

BasicSkill Level
4 hours
13K
Learn the fundamentals of statistics, including measures of center and spread, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing with no coding involved!

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Introduction to Statistics in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
11.9K
Grow your statistical skills and learn how to collect, analyze, and draw accurate conclusions from data using Python.

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Introduction to Statistics in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
6.3K
Grow your statistical skills and learn how to collect, analyze, and draw accurate conclusions from data.

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Introduction to Regression in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
4.4K
Predict housing prices and ad click-through rate by implementing, analyzing, and interpreting regression analysis in R.

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Hypothesis Testing in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
4K
Learn how and when to use common hypothesis tests like t-tests, proportion tests, and chi-square tests in Python.

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Sampling in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
3.7K
Learn to draw conclusions from limited data using Python and statistics. This course covers everything from random sampling to stratified and cluster sampling.

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Hypothesis Testing in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
2.1K
Learn how and when to use hypothesis testing in R, including t-tests, proportion tests, and chi-square tests.

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Experimental Design in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.9K
Implement experimental design setups and perform robust statistical analyses to make precise and valid conclusions!

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Intermediate Regression in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.5K
Learn to perform linear and logistic regression with multiple explanatory variables.

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Time Series Analysis in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.3K
In this four-hour course, you’ll learn the basics of analyzing time series data in Python.

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Sampling in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.3K
Master sampling to get more accurate statistics with less data.

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Linear Algebra for Data Science in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.1K
This course is an introduction to linear algebra, one of the most important mathematical topics underpinning data science.

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A/B Testing in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.1K
Learn the practical uses of A/B testing in Python to run and analyze experiments. Master p-values, sanity checks, and analysis to guide business decisions.

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Foundations of Probability in R

BasicSkill Level
4 hours
922
In this course, youll learn about the concepts of random variables, distributions, and conditioning.

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Foundations of Inference in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
847
Learn how to draw conclusions about a population from a sample of data via a process known as statistical inference.

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Introduction to Bioconductor in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
762
Learn to use essential Bioconductor packages for bioinformatics using datasets from viruses, fungi, humans, and plants!

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Statistical Techniques in Tableau

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
715
Take your reporting skills to the next level with Tableau’s built-in statistical functions.

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Bayesian Data Analysis in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
710
Learn all about the advantages of Bayesian data analysis, and apply it to a variety of real-world use cases!

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Foundations of Probability in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
5 hours
649
Learn fundamental probability concepts like random variables, mean and variance, probability distributions, and conditional probabilities.

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RNA-Seq with Bioconductor in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
610
Use RNA-Seq differential expression analysis to identify genes likely to be important for different diseases or conditions.

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Modeling with Data in the Tidyverse

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
589
Discover different types in data modeling, including for prediction, and learn how to conduct linear regression and model assessment measures in the Tidyverse.

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Time Series Analysis in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
561
Learn the core techniques necessary to extract meaningful insights from time series data.

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Experimental Design in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
515
In this course youll learn about basic experimental design, a crucial part of any data analysis.

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    Probability and statistics are foundational to data science, offering the tools and frameworks necessary for analyzing data, making predictions, and deriving meaningful insights. They enable data scientists to understand patterns, assess uncertainties, and make informed decisions based on data analysis.

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    Developing knowledge in probability and statistics is crucial for effectively interpreting data and making reliable predictions. This understanding forms the basis for designing experiments, analyzing results, and validating conclusions in various fields, ensuring decisions are data-driven and evidence-based.

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