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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      912 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of strategic business analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Business Strategy, Business, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      654 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Relational Database Administration (DBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Data Management and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      937 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      Northwestern University

      Introduction to Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Oncology, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Pharmacology, Contraindication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      533 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Models

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Health Informatics, Data Transformation, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Health Information Management, Data Analysis, Network Model, Analytics, Interoperability, Relational Databases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      E-Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Google Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Ggplot2, Google Sheets, SQL, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Data Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      312 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Financial Systems, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      919 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly: Coursera Project Network
    • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Relational Database Administration (DBA): IBM
    • Data Management and Visualization: Wesleyan University
    • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
    • Healthcare Data Models: University of California, Davis
    • E-Marketing: University of California, Irvine
    • Google Data Analytics: Google

    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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