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Basic Statistics Courses

Basic Statistics courses can help you learn data collection methods, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. You can build skills in interpreting data sets, conducting surveys, and performing regression analysis. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, and Python, that support analyzing data and visualizing results. By applying these skills and tools, you can effectively communicate findings and make informed decisions based on statistical evidence.


Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Trigonometría y geometría analítica

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Graphing, Systems Of Measurement

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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Advocacy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, System Monitoring, Communication Systems, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Communication, Continuous Improvement Process, Case Studies, Culture Transformation, Focus Group, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Generative AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra: Orthogonality and Diagonalization

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Physique des particules - une introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Mechanics, Experimentation, Research, Applied Mathematics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • Trigonometría y geometría analítica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Vulnerability Scanning with Nmap: Network Scanning: Coursera
  • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera
  • Generative AI for Legal Services Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Leadership: Infosec
  • Linear Algebra: Orthogonality and Diagonalization: Johns Hopkins University

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