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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with BigQuery GIS for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Query Languages

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Interactive Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Market Data, Business Analytics, Data Science, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Network Model, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Python Programming, Feature Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Analytics in RStudio: Identify Profit Drivers

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Operating Cost, Data Import/Export, Variance Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Operations Management, Plot (Graphics), Waterfall Methodology

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Biostatistics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Análisis de datos empresariales con R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Graphing, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Business Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Microsoft Advertising Course

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Personalized Campaigns, Campaign Management, Bidding, Target Audience, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Web Analytics, Management Reporting, Account Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, People Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Deployment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Model Evaluation, Cloud Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Model Optimization, Amazon Redshift, Machine Learning Software, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, AWS Kinesis, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Causal Information

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Clinical Research, Health Policy, Random Forest Algorithm, Medical Science and Research, Estimation, Treatment Planning, Applied Machine Learning, A/B Testing, Machine Learning, Online Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Management Essentials: Product and Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Market Trend, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Management, Trend Analysis, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Branding, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Structures, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Reinforcement Learning, Precision Medicine, Statistical Methods, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Clinical Trials, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with BigQuery GIS for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
  • No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone: LearnQuest
  • Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Financial Analytics in RStudio: Identify Profit Drivers: Coursera
  • Investigating Epidemics like COVID-19: An Analyst's Guide: Johns Hopkins University
  • Análisis de datos empresariales con R: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Microsoft Advertising Course: LearnKartS
  • Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python: Coursera
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty: Pearson
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Causal Information: Johns Hopkins University

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