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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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    Packt

    Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Arithmetic, Graphing, Geometry, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands

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    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology

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    Packt

    Foundations of R Programming and Basic Data Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, R (Software), Data Import/Export, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Manipulation, Plotly, Data Visualization, Web Scraping, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Koç University

    KALKÜLÜS II: TEMEL KAVRAMLAR / CALCULUS II: BASIC CONCEPTS

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematics Education, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Program Development, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Web Servers, Development Environment, Software Development, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 1 – Basic Shapes

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles

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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Peer Review, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Performance Tuning, Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations: Packt
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • Foundations of R Programming and Basic Data Manipulation: Packt
  • KALKÜLÜS II: TEMEL KAVRAMLAR / CALCULUS II: BASIC CONCEPTS: Koç University
  • Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation: Logical Operations
  • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 1 – Basic Shapes: Skillshare
  • Data Analysis with R: Duke University

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