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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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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Risk Modeling, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Classification - Fundamentals & Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Analytics, Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Feature Engineering, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Performance Metric, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Measurement, Content Strategy, Performance Improvement, Driving engagement, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Presentations, Customer Insights, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, System Monitoring, Database Management, SQL, Event Monitoring, Database Architecture and Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    데이터 스토리텔링

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operations Management

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    의료기술 및 의료기술평가

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Stakeholder Analysis, Program Evaluation, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cost Benefit Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Policy, Regulatory Requirements, Clinical Trials, Medicare, Payment Systems, Financial Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Unstructured Data, Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AI Engineer Explorer Course

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Data Preprocessing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Peer Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Classification - Fundamentals & Practical Applications: Corporate Finance Institute
  • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
  • Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Fundamentals of Oracle Database Performance Tuning: Packt
  • Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • 데이터 스토리텔링: University of California, Irvine
  • Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation: The State University of New York
  • 의료기술 및 의료기술평가: University of Minnesota
  • Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder

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