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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


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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution

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    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Portfolio and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Derivatives, Equities, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Variance Analysis

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, No-Code Development, Business Analytics, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Capture, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Responsible AI, Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Graphing, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    701 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    980 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Computer Vision, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Generative AI, Sustainable Design

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Simulations, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Document Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Technology Roadmaps, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Regression Analysis in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
  • No-Code Machine Learning and Data Science for Everyone: LearnQuest
  • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building: Google
  • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
  • Research Methodologies: Queen Mary University of London
  • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1: École Polytechnique
  • Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training: Packt

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