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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Data Presentation, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Communications, Business Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Web Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Digital Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Media Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pittsburgh

      Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Intravenous Therapy, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medication Administration, Patient Safety, Clinical Experience, General Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Vital Signs, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Emergency Medicine

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Regression Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      U

      University of Glasgow

      Biomedical Visualisation

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Image Analysis, Augmented Reality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Clinical Data

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Data Transformation, Data Collection, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Databases, Stored Procedure, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Automation, Data Science, GitHub, Python Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      MRI Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Radiology, Electrical Engineering, Image Analysis, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      443 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Inferential Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Mining, Cloud Storage, Data Visualization Software, Extract, Transform, Load, IBM DB2, Data Management, MySQL, Excel Formulas

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Respiration, Electocardiography, Physical Therapy, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Internal Medicine, Radiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Surgery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistics for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategy, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Product Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      759 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
    • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
    • Introduction to Clinical Data: Stanford University
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • MRI Fundamentals: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale 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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