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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (694) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology, Mental Health

    ★ 4.8 (233) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model

    ★ 4.7 (229) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Representations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Development Environment, Data Access, Data Structures, File Management, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (162) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

    ★ 4.4 (294) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    SoFi

    Introduction to Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Smart Goals, Tax, Cash Management, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, General Finance, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Self-Awareness

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Copyright for Educators & Librarians

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (619) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Molecular Biology, Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Mediation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

    ★ 3.3 (15) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

    Machine Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Multilingualism, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.5 (181) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Data Representations: Rice University
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Personal Finance: SoFi
  • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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