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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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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Query Languages, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Business Mathematics, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Business Analytics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Engineering Analysis, Data Synthesis, Estimation, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Statistical Methods Using Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Process Capability, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Visualization, Process Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Performance Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Statistics For Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Risk Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    544 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Literacy, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis: LearnQuest
  • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
  • Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy: University of Michigan
  • Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation : Rice University
  • Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Analyze and Apply Statistical Methods Using Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Statistics For Data Science: Coursera
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University

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