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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 of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Health Education, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Medicare, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospice

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Learning, Environment, World History, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R Programming, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Web Scraping, Data Science, R (Software), Data Analysis Software

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Physics

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Principles of UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • Evolución: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto

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