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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


  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Design Strategies, Aesthetics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Matplotlib, Statistics, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Machine Learning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Programming Principles, Probability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Preprocessing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Strategic Thinking, Web Presence, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Continuous Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Modeling Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Analytics, Rmarkdown, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Análise de Dados Quantitativos

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Market Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Market Data, Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Business Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Splunk for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Ad Hoc Reporting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Continuous Monitoring, Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Probability Distribution, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Technical Accounting, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Measuring and Analyzing Process Performance Training

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Data Literacy, Process Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Statistical Methods, Statistical Process Controls, Descriptive Statistics, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Development Testing, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Program Development, Software Testing, Javascript

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Principios esenciales de diseño en Tableau: Universidad Austral
  • Foundations of AI Engineering: Packt
  • Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental: University of London
  • Social Listening: Coursera
  • Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python: Packt
  • Modeling Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Análise de Dados Quantitativos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Practical Splunk for Beginners: Pearson
  • AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects: EDUCBA
  • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University

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