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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


  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Leaflet (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, R (Software), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Box Plots, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Science, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Process Modeling, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Network Model, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Clinical Documentation, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 341 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (341) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Software, Data Science, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Peking University

    医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 159 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 584 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (584) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, European History, Payment Systems, Political Sciences, Fiscal Management

    4.8 stars, 928 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (928) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Video Editing

    4.5 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing

    4.5 stars, 916 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (916) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Cell Biology, Equipment decontamination, Asepsis

    4.7 stars, 345 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management

    4.5 stars, 686 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (686) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Visualization with R: IBM
  • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
  • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • 医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇): Peking University
  • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School
  • Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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