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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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    Explore the Medical Statistics Course Catalog

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anatomy, Medical Science and Research, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Making Sense of Supplements

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      YouTube como un canal estrategico

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Strategic Communication, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Management, Performance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Global Marketing, Labor Compliance, Data Quality, Human Development, Shipping and Receiving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Science and Research, Research Design, Analytical Skills, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Emerging Technologies, Big Data, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Health Care, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Electronic Medical Record, Data Quality, Probability & Statistics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Family Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Education and Support, Medical Science and Research, General Medicine

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Market Research, Data Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Records, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Billing, Medicare, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Making Sense of Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
    • YouTube como un canal estrategico: Coursera Project Network
    • Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons: University of Geneva
    • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan
    • Machine Learning for Healthcare Professionals: Northeastern University
    • Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Survey analysis to Gain Marketing Insights: Emory University

    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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