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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Theory of Angular Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Electrical Engineering, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    4.1 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting

    4.1 stars, 226 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (226) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Research Reports, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Synthesis, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design

    4.8 stars, 48 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Business Modeling, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.9 stars, 112 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (112) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    4.6 stars, 298 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (298) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Prediction Models with Sports Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Data, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Production Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Hydraulics, Physical Science, Estimation, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis

    3.6 stars, 130 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (130) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, AI Personalization, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 280 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (280) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

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

    3.1 stars, 16 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.1 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
  • Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting: Macquarie University
  • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera
  • Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck: Berklee
  • Prediction Models with Sports Data: University of Michigan
  • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI: Microsoft
  • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique

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