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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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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, OpenAI, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Practical AI for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Machine Learning, Business Strategies, Data Management, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      R أساسيات لغة البرمجة

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Scatter Plots, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Neurology, Psychology, Biology, Mental Health, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      معرفة اهتمامات الجمهور عبر رؤى الجمهور على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Instagram, Customer Insights, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      P

      Packt

      Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Teradata: Building Analytics Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Teradata SQL, JSON, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Medical Imaging, Performance Tuning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Simplilearn

      Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Aspectos conceptuales y operativos de la Telesalud

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Patient Assistance, Health Care, Technical Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Product Recommender System: OpenAI Text Embedding : Coursera Project Network
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
    • Practical AI for Professionals: Northeastern University
    • R أساسيات لغة البرمجة: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • معرفة اهتمامات الجمهور عبر رؤى الجمهور على فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning: Packt
    • Teradata: Building Analytics Systems: LearnQuest
    • Advanced CNNs, Transfer Learning, and Recurrent Networks: Packt

    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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