Descriptive Statistics

Descriptive Statistics is a branch of statistics that deals with the organization, summarization, and interpretation of quantitative data. Coursera's Descriptive Statistics catalogue teaches you how to effectively analyze and interpret data using statistical techniques. You'll learn about measures of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, and kurtosis. Additionally, you'll understand how to create and interpret data visualizations such as histograms, box plots, and scatter plots. This skill is essential for roles in data analysis, market research, social sciences, and any field that requires data-driven decision making.
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  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Descriptive Analytics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Gerontology, Social Determinants Of Health, Occupational Health, Biostatistics, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Digital Transformation, Cloud Security, Assertiveness, Telehealth, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems

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    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Governance, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months