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Descriptive Statistics Courses

Descriptive statistics courses can help you learn how to summarize data sets, calculate measures of central tendency, and assess variability. You can build skills in interpreting frequency distributions, creating visual data representations, and performing hypothesis testing. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, or Python for data analysis, allowing you to apply these skills in practical scenarios, such as analyzing survey results or evaluating experimental data.

Popular Descriptive Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Data Analyst: SQL, Analysis, and Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundational Mathematics for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent

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    70 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data To Decision With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Computational Logic

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Understanding and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability & Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Statistical and Predictive Modeling for Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Commercial Lending, Portfolio Management, Statistics, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Performance Metric, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Pivot Tables in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics with SPSS: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Correlation Analysis, SPSS (Software), Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with Minitab: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Presentation, Database Systems, Database Development, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Analyst: SQL, Analysis, and Visualization: Coursera
  • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
  • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • From Data To Decision With AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Data Understanding and Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical and Predictive Modeling for Finance: Coursera
  • Pivot Tables in Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Predictive Analytics with SPSS: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with Minitab: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA

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