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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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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, NoSQL, MongoDB, Data Mining, SQL, Digital Transformation, Databases, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Supervised Learning, Semantic Web, LangChain, Unsupervised Learning, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Cost Estimation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Methods

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Salud Pública Global

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Cloud Security, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Spatial Data Analysis, Assertiveness, Data Mining, Governance, Occupational Health, Digital Transformation, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Environment Health And Safety

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Database Design, Apache Spark, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Computing, Linear Algebra, Data Governance, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • I

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Database Application, Database Management, Bayesian Statistics, Database Systems, Database Theory, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Databases, NoSQL, SQL, Deep Learning, MySQL, Statistical Inference, Technical Communication, Regression Analysis, Data Validation

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    EDUCBA

    SAS: Apply & Evaluate Poisson & Negative Binomial Models

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    SkillUp

    Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Business Process, Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Graphing

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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    120 Quick Stata Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Scripting, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Debugging, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial: Universidad de los Andes
  • Magíster en Salud Pública Global: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Data Science: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • SAS: Apply & Evaluate Poisson & Negative Binomial Models: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools : SkillUp
  • Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101: Coursera
  • 120 Quick Stata Tips: Packt

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