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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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    Vanderbilt University

    From Data To Decision With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Integration, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Data Structures, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Computational Logic

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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Pivot Tables in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 2.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Statistical and Predictive Modeling for Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Predictive Modeling, Commercial Lending, Portfolio Management, Statistics, Portfolio Risk, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Decision Support Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Snowflake Schema, Data Presentation, Database Development, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, SAS (Software), Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics with SPSS: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Correlation Analysis, SPSS (Software), Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Model Evaluation

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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Data Analysis with Minitab: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Software, Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Quantitative Finance with SAS: Apply, Analyze & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Market Data, Financial Data, Risk Modeling, Risking, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Statistical Analysis and Data Modeling in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Healthcare Ethics, Data Literacy, Health Informatics, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Software, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Interpret Data Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • From Data To Decision With AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Pivot Tables in Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Statistical and Predictive Modeling for Finance : Coursera
  • Database Design and Operational Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
  • Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio: Coursera
  • Predictive Analytics with SPSS: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis with Minitab: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Quantitative Finance with SAS: Apply, Analyze & Evaluate: EDUCBA
  • Data Analysis in Python: Codio

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