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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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

    Machine Learning e Data MiningĀ in R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, R Programming, R (Software), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Deep Learning, Ggplot2, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Data Analytics with Teradata

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Store, JSON, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Architecture, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Python Programming and Data Science Foundations for AI

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, Machine Learning Methods, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Computer Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Programming Principles, Web Applications, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Back-End Web Development, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Application Development, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Design, Data Mining, Ideation, Design Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Case Studies, Anomaly Detection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Mapping

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building Demand Forecasting with BigQuery ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Model Training, Google Cloud Platform, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud Storage

    Beginner Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Agent Performance: Build and Test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, Statistical Methods, Agentic Workflows, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Agentic systems, Statistical Inference, Business Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Machine/Deep Learning for Mining Quality Prediction-Enhanced

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    7 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

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    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, Color Theory, Analytics

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

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    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Healthcare Data: Boost Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • Machine Learning e Data MiningĀ in R:Ā UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II
  • Data Analytics with Teradata:Ā LearnQuest
  • Python Programming and Data Science Foundations for AI:Ā Packt
  • Exploratory Analytics Project Ideation:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Building Demand Forecasting with BigQuery ML:Ā Google Cloud
  • Conducting Exploratory Data Analysis:Ā Coursera
  • Analyze Agent Performance: Build and Test:Ā Coursera
  • Machine/Deep Learning for Mining Quality Prediction-Enhanced:Ā Coursera
  • ŲŖŲ­Ł„ŁŠŁ„ Ų§Ł„ŲØŁŠŲ§Ł†Ų§ŲŖ Ų§Ł„Ų§Ų³ŲŖŁƒŲ“Ų§ŁŁŠŲ©:Ā Johns Hopkins University

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