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Probability Distribution Courses

Probability distribution courses can help you learn about normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions, as well as their applications in statistics and data analysis. You can build skills in interpreting data, calculating probabilities, and making informed predictions based on statistical models. Many courses introduce tools like R, Python, and Excel, that support visualizing distributions and performing simulations, helping you apply these concepts in practical scenarios such as risk assessment and decision-making.


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    452 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Statistics You Need to Know for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Reporting, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Software Installation

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Network Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Probability and Data with R

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, R (Software), Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability distribution courses

  • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Statistics You Need to Know for Machine Learning: SAS
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Inferential Statistics: Duke University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University

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