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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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    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Análisis Exploratorio de Datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Box Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Software Installation

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    Packt

    A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Project on Recommendation Engine - Advanced Book Recommender

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    R: Apply & Analyze K-Means Clustering for Unsupervised ML

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Teradata: Building Analytics Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Teradata SQL, JSON, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, HR Tech, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Scripting Languages, R (Software), Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Risk Modeling, Machine Learning

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Stakeholder Communications, Spatial Analysis, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    AI-Driven Attribution Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Ethics, Marketing Analytics, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Marketing Effectiveness, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Machine Learning e Data Mining in R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Ggplot2, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling

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    Packt

    Time Series Forecasting with Facebook Prophet in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Anomaly Detection, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
  • Análisis Exploratorio de Datos con Python: Coursera
  • A Practical Approach to Timeseries Forecasting Using Python: Packt
  • Project on Recommendation Engine - Advanced Book Recommender: EDUCBA
  • R: Apply & Analyze K-Means Clustering for Unsupervised ML: EDUCBA
  • Teradata: Building Analytics Systems: LearnQuest
  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI-Driven Attribution Testing: Board Infinity
  • Machine Learning e Data Mining in R: Università di Napoli Federico II

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