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Introduction to Statistics in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
5.2K
Grow your statistical skills and learn how to collect, analyze, and draw accurate conclusions from data.

Track

Statistician in R

52 hours
952
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
12.8K
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
12.7K
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
5.2K
Grow your statistical skills and learn how to collect, analyze, and draw accurate conclusions from data.

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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
3.8K
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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Introduction to Regression in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
2.5K
Predict housing prices and ad click-through rate by implementing, analyzing, and interpreting regression analysis in R.

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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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Linear Algebra for Data Science in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.6K
This course is an introduction to linear algebra, one of the most important mathematical topics underpinning data science.

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Time Series Analysis in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.2K
In this four-hour course, you’ll learn the basics of analyzing time series data in Python.

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Hypothesis Testing in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1.1K
Learn how and when to use hypothesis testing in R, including t-tests, proportion tests, and chi-square tests.

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A/B Testing in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
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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Intermediate Regression in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
1K
Learn to perform linear and logistic regression with multiple explanatory variables.

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Sampling in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
851
Master sampling to get more accurate statistics with less data.

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Foundations of Probability in R

BasicSkill Level
4 hours
682
In this course, youll learn about the concepts of random variables, distributions, and conditioning.

Course

Statistical Techniques in Tableau

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
595
Take your reporting skills to the next level with Tableau’s built-in statistical functions.

Course

Introduction to Bioconductor in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
568
Learn to use essential Bioconductor packages for bioinformatics using datasets from viruses, fungi, humans, and plants!

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Bayesian Data Analysis in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
518
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
509
Learn fundamental probability concepts like random variables, mean and variance, probability distributions, and conditional probabilities.

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Anomaly Detection in Python

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
475
Detect anomalies in your data analysis and expand your Python statistical toolkit in this four-hour course.

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Foundations of Inference in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
475
Learn how to draw conclusions about a population from a sample of data via a process known as statistical inference.

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Modeling with Data in the Tidyverse

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
464
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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RNA-Seq with Bioconductor in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
459
Use RNA-Seq differential expression analysis to identify genes likely to be important for different diseases or conditions.

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Time Series Analysis in R

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
437
Learn the core techniques necessary to extract meaningful insights from time series data.

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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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