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    Study statistical inference for drawing conclusions from data. Learn about estimation, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.

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    • Status: Free
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      Columbia University

      Causal Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Decision Making

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Probability, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Statistics, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Zurich

      An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      564 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, SQL, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      142K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plotly, Machine Learning Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Data Science, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, IBM Cloud, Private Cloud, Data Loss Prevention, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, WordPress, Artificial Neural Networks, Governance, Machine Learning, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Records, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Electronic Medical Record, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Rmarkdown, Interactive Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Data Pipelines, NumPy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular statistical inference courses

    • Causal Inference: Columbia University
    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
    • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • AI in Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI

    Skills you can learn in Probability And Statistics

    R Programming (19)
    Inference (16)
    Linear Regression (12)
    Statistical Analysis (12)
    Statistical Inference (11)
    Regression Analysis (10)
    Biostatistics (9)
    Bayesian (7)
    Logistic Regression (7)
    Probability Distribution (7)
    Bayesian Statistics (6)
    Medical Statistics (6)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Statistical Inference

    Statistical inference is the process whereby you can draw conclusions about a population based on random samples of that population and the statistics that you draw from those samples. When you rely on statistical inference, you take what you've observed about your samples of that population and apply them to the group as a whole. Applying statistical inference allows you to take what you know about the population as well as what's uncertain to make statements about the entire population based on your analysis.‎

    If you want to learn about a certain population—whether they're customers or fellow employees—you can use statistical inference to draw conclusions about that population based on your analysis of data about them. You can't always survey or test an entire population to gain insight, but you can sample the population and make educated assumptions based on the data. Understanding statistical inference allows you to take that data and use it to draw conclusions that make sense and prove true.‎

    Statistical inference has plenty of benefits for different business sectors. Statisticians and data analysts use this method often to draw conclusions based on samples of populations. If you're in sales or product development, you can use statistical inference to determine which brands or products are popular with your customers or clients. Scientists use statistical inference to test hypotheses and draw conclusions when it's impossible for them to test or sample an entire population. You can apply statistical inference to analyze the data from surveys of any population that you sample.‎

    Online courses on Coursera give you both a grasp of the concepts of statistical inference and practical applications. You'll learn from the best instructors in the academic world, and you can learn at a pace and schedule that best suits your schedule and lifestyle. When you finish our courses, you'll know how to use statistical inference in your career, which will give you an advantage whether you're trying to get better at your current job or whether you're looking to make a career change.‎

    Online Statistical Inference courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Statistical Inference skills. Choose from a wide range of Statistical Inference courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Statistical Inference, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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