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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

    Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Oracle Primavera P6 – Project Setup and Basic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Calendar Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Management, Resource Management, Relationship Management, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Health Policy, Medical History Documentation, Diversity Awareness, Record Keeping, Governance, Data Quality, Health Information Management, Data Collection, Case Studies, Civil Procedures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Statistics, Bioinformatics, and AI in SABV Research

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Responsible AI, Pre-Clinical Development, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Gynecology, Research Methodologies, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, A/B Testing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Markov Model, Diagnostic Tests, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, General Mathematics, Plot (Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphing, Computational Logic, Geometry, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data Using Splunk Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard Creation, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Geospatial Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Infectious Diseases, First Aid, Ancient History

    4.9 stars, 997 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (997) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistics

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics: Packt
  • Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting: Packt
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Oracle Primavera P6 – Project Setup and Basic Management: Packt
  • Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics, Bioinformatics, and AI in SABV Research: University of Colorado System
  • Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations: Packt
  • Analyze and Visualize Data Using Splunk Statistics: EDUCBA
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida

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