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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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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, IT Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Information Systems, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Interoperability, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Network Analysis, Life Sciences, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Geometry, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Spatial Analysis, Applied Mathematics

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Databases, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Big Data, Simulations, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction à l'analyse de données à l'aide d'Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Management, Preventative Care, Practice Management, Case Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Data Sharing, Data Management, Pharmacy, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ball State University

      Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Personalized Service, Content Creation, TikTok, ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Automation, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Radiology, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Data Mining, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Big Data

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Python Basics for Online Research

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Jupyter, Computational Thinking, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Problem Management, Data Access, Text Mining, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Computer Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Dictionary, Automation, Probability & Statistics, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Web Services

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Howard University

      Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Small Data, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction à l'analyse de données à l'aide d'Excel: Rice University
    • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
    • Data Visualization: Ball State University
    • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch : Coursera Project Network
    • Mejores Decisiones con Business Analytics: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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