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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Teoría sintética

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Applications with Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, LLM Application, Database Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Semantic Web, Application Development, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, AI Personalization

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Data Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media, Web Analytics

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Demand Forecasting Using Time Series

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Demand Planning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Fraud detection, Trend Analysis

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    OpenAI: Consistent Response Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Technical Communication, Sampling (Statistics)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Ein Crashkurs in Datenwissenschaft

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    R을 사용한 확률 및 데이터 소개

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Evolución: Teoría sintética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Applications with Vector Databases: DeepLearning.AI
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Demand Forecasting Using Time Series: LearnQuest
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel: Microsoft
  • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
  • OpenAI: Consistent Response Strategies: Coursera
  • Ein Crashkurs in Datenwissenschaft: Johns Hopkins University

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