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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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    Microsoft

    Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Version Control, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Software Design Documents, Game Design, Debugging, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Algorithms

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    396 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gestion de l’analyse des données

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Collection, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation, Statistical Inference, Communication

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    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Predicción de Ventas Pronosticando Tendencias

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, JSON, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Muestreo de personas, redes y registros

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra

    4.6
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Metrics, Business Economics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Harnessing LLMs: Strategy, Fine-Tuning & Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LangChain, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Technical Management, ChatGPT, Trend Analysis, Program Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Analytics, Business Strategy, Python Programming

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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft
  • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera
  • Gestion de l’analyse des données: Johns Hopkins University
  • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
  • Predicción de Ventas Pronosticando Tendencias : Coursera
  • Data Visualization in Tableau: Create Dashboards and Stories: Coursera
  • Data Analysis in Python: Using Pandas DataFrames: Coursera
  • Muestreo de personas, redes y registros: University of Michigan
  • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 2: Pearson

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