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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


  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Descriptive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Applied Machine Learning

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Master of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Database Design, Apache Spark, Predictive Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Database Management, Databases, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Computing, Linear Algebra, Data Governance, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Usar o BigQuery ML para inferência

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IIT Roorkee

    Executive MBA

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, FinTech, Capital Budgeting, Brand Management, Supply Chain, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Marketing, Sales Process, Business Valuation, Innovation, Succession Planning, Management Accounting, Statistical Process Controls, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Revenue Management, Sampling (Statistics), Production Schedule

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Inversiones y Finanzas Aplicadas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Derivatives, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Cloud Security, Strategic Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Customer Analysis, Risk Analysis, Credit Risk, Assertiveness, Governance, Digital Transformation, Health Policy, Financial Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Statistical Inference, Service Level, Performance Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Software Engineering, Data Science, Bash (Scripting Language), Statistical Methods

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Magíster en Salud Pública Global

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Gerontology, Cloud Security, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Spatial Data Analysis, Assertiveness, Data Mining, Governance, Occupational Health, Digital Transformation, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Environment Health And Safety

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, NoSQL, MongoDB, Data Mining, SQL, Digital Transformation, Databases, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Utiliser BigQuery Machine Learning pour l'inférence

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diplomado en Analítica de los Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Business Intelligence, Scientific Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Modeling, Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Research Reports, Social Determinants Of Health, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Immigration Law, Socioeconomics

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Usar o BigQuery ML para inferência: Google Cloud
  • Executive MBA: IIT Roorkee
  • Magíster en Inversiones y Finanzas Aplicadas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Magíster en Salud Pública Global: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Diplomado en Decisiones Estratégicas y Analítica de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Utiliser BigQuery Machine Learning pour l'inférence: Google Cloud

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