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      Yale University

      Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Linear Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Data Manipulation

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      4.6
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods II

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Database Software, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      487 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Regression Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Integral Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tufts University

      Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Technical Communication

      4.2
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Evidence-based Toxicology

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Study Designs in Epidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

      4.8
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      607 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Statistical Inference

      4.7
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      170 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biostatistics courses

    • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
    • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
    • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
    • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models: Johns Hopkins University
    • Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel: Tufts University
    • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London

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