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    Master medical statistics for healthcare research. Learn about statistical methods for analyzing medical data and interpreting clinical trials.

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    • G

      Google Cloud

      Creating a Data Warehouse Through Joins and Unions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Integration, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Science and Research, Automation, Medical Science and Research, Technical Communication

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Prácticas interprofesionales para la atención clínica

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Education and Training

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
      N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Holistic Weight Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Resilience, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, Nutrition Education, Health Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Physical Therapy

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      M

      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Statistics and Data Analysis: Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      From Data to Decisions: Making Predictions with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Wrangling with Python Project

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Histogram, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Neo4J Enterprise on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Cloud Storage, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      R을 사용한 확률 및 데이터 소개

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      ISC2

      Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Privacy, Health Care, Medical Records, Data Security, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Telehealth, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Security Management, Information Privacy, Electronic Medical Record, Threat Management, Security Controls, Interoperability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creating a Data Warehouse Through Joins and Unions: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Prácticas interprofesionales para la atención clínica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Holistic Weight Management: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Excel Skills for Statistics and Data Analysis: Intermediate: Macquarie University
    • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
    • From Data to Decisions: Making Predictions with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Data Wrangling with Python Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • From Data to Decisions: Finding Patterns with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Getting Started with Neo4J Enterprise on Google Cloud: Google Cloud

    Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Statistics

    Medical statistics is a field in which the use of statistics is applied to show correlations between medicine, illness, public health, clinical research, and forensic medicine. Also known as biostatistics, medical statistics has applications in clinical medicine, lab research, and national systems of health care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical statistics were used on a daily basis to track how well certain areas were doing to control the spread of the virus.

    Medical statistics represents a large growth opportunity to learn more about, with the ever-increasing numbers of graying baby boomers seeking medical treatment in the coming years, along with the growing use of big data around medical records.‎

    Medical statistics are an essential part of medical research, and it is valuable to learn this to gain knowledge that can be used in medical experiments, medical tests, global pandemics, and clinical trials of medicine. When statistics are used in medicine, the results can help provide a general snapshot of the threat or severity of a certain illness.

    Understanding medical statistics can also help medical professionals and pharmaceutical companies figure out which new drugs should be tested and brought to market. With more information about health and medicine through statistics, the better equipped our society will be about illnesses and more.‎

    When you learn medical statistics, you can find work in medicine and the health sciences, including careers in medical labs, hospitals, public health facilities, government institutions, and medical testing facilities. Health care organizations use a great deal of data and statistics today to drive performance outcomes. Knowing medical statistics can help you find career work in medical service provider organizations that use data to grow quality improvement throughout the organization.‎

    When you take online courses on Coursera about medical statistics, you can learn key concepts about research models and statistical analysis along with how to apply and measure statistical hypothesis testing, binary data, variability regression, and confidence intervals. You have the opportunity to discover how to read and understand mathematical formulas that will give you greater confidence to understand medical statistics as well as explore public health policy issues and assess how they impact the medical community at large.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Medical Statistics, 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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