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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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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, HVAC, Building Design, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

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    432 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Linux, Servers

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Equities, Financial Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability Distribution, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    367 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to GIS Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Global Positioning Systems, Data Capture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Software Development, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
  • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Intermediate1 : Sungkyunkwan University
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to GIS Mapping: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
  • Renewable Energy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI

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