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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 Geneva

    Physique des particules - une introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Materials science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Laboratory Experience, Mechanics, Experimentation, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Research, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Head and Spine

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Tension

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics

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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Consulting Tools and Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Business Research, Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Data Modeling, Supply Chain, Interviewing Skills, Trend Analysis, Business Strategy

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    388 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Applied Mathematics

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Numerical Analysis, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Physics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Collaborating with G Suite Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    404 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Foundations and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analysis, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud API, Feature Engineering

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Design, Data Validation, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Physique des particules - une introduction: University of Geneva
  • Anatomy of the Head and Spine : Yale University
  • Engineering of Structures: Tension: Dartmouth College
  • Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Consulting Tools and Tips: Emory University
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Collaborating with G Suite Apps: Coursera
  • Data Mining Foundations and Practice: University of Colorado Boulder

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