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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 de los Andes

    Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Systems Thinking, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Storytelling, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Risk Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Project Management Life Cycle, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Portfolio Management, Marketing Analytics, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Environmental Management Systems, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Simulations

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    B

    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Software Development Methodologies, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Java Programming, Data Structures

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Key Infrastructure, Gerontology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Occupational Health, Telehealth, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Health Systems

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Boost Productivity with Gemini in BigQuery - 繁體中文

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, AI Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Model Evaluation, Leadership Studies, Compensation Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Statistical Visualization, Driving engagement, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Probability & Statistics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Music History, Sociology

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering 3D Pathfinding with Octree

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, C# (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Database Design, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Supervised Learning, Web Services, Data Ethics, Apache Spark, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Database Theory, Unsupervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Data Literacy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • E

    EDUCBA

    SAS: Apply & Evaluate Poisson & Negative Binomial Models

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assessment, Risk Management, Quality Monitoring, Business Process, Business Process Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
  • Certificado en Gestión y Políticas en Salud Pública: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Boost Productivity with Gemini in BigQuery - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
  • Bachelor of Science in General Business: University of North Texas
  • Mastering 3D Pathfinding with Octree: Packt
  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • SAS: Apply & Evaluate Poisson & Negative Binomial Models: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis and Tools : SkillUp

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