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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image] A business professional removes their glasses to examine a bar chart on a laptop.

What Is a Bar Chart?

This vital data analysis tool has various use cases across multiple industries. Explore the different types of bar charts and their uses, the pros and cons of bar charts and graphs, and the steps you can take to learn more about working with them.

March 19, 2024

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[Featured Image] A machine learning engineer sits at a laptop in an office and uses PySpark.

What Is PySpark, and Why Should You Use It?

A quick search on LinkedIn in December 2025 revealed more than 2,000 jobs listing PySpark as a preferred or required skill. Explore this open-source framework in more detail to decide if it might be a valuable skill to learn.

March 19, 2024

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[Featured Image] Social influence at work: An influencer videos content on a smartphone, holding up a handbag and matching belt for the camera.

What Is Social Influence?

Social influence is a well-studied concept often applied to leadership roles and in the marketing and advertising industry. Explore social influence and its professional uses to see how you can use this concept to your advantage.

March 19, 2024

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