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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing

    4.7 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Virtual Environment, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Validation, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 890 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Business Process

    4.8 stars, 208 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (208) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, File Management, Data Store

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Computational Logic, Design Software

    4.6 stars, 247 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Case Management

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Software, Matlab, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integral Calculus, Experimentation, Algorithms, Derivatives

    4.5 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing Tools, Analytics, Customer Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, User Research

    4.7 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Java Programming, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Development, Scalability

    4 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, Data Presentation, Database Management Systems, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Query Languages, Performance Tuning

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Bank Regulations, Derivatives, Securities Trading, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), FinTech, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Market Dynamics, Financial Regulations, Financial Statement Analysis, Commercial Banking, Investments, Futures Exchange, Risk Modeling, Finance

    4.3 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon

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