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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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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Model Training, Python Programming, Data Science

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Boost Engagement: Optimize AI Content Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Hootsuite, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Optimization, Social Media Analytics, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Performance Improvement, Performance Metric, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Import/Export, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Campaign Management

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Data-Driven Marketing, Campaign Planning, Performance marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Диверсификация портфеля с помощью корреляционной матрицы

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Foundations of ML & Python for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Probability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Data Catalog: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Mining, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Cloud API

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Demand Planning, Financial Data, Predictive Modeling, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, People Analytics, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Scripting Languages, R (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Employee Retention, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Machine/Deep Learning for Mining Quality Prediction-Enhanced

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Network Model, Simulations, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Beyond basics: Advanced Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Analytics, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, People Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Power Pivot

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Integration, Performance Measurement, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Trend Analysis, Cloud-Based Integration, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Prep for Machine Learning in Python: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Boost Engagement: Optimize AI Content Performance: Coursera
  • Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Campaign Management : Skillshare
  • Диверсификация портфеля с помощью корреляционной матрицы: Coursera
  • Foundations of ML & Python for Data Science: Packt
  • Data Catalog: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Machine/Deep Learning for Mining Quality Prediction-Enhanced: Coursera
  • Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods: Arizona State University

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