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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, 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
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Storytelling, Social Network Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Programming, Web Scraping, File I/O, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • P

    Packt

    Regression Analysis for Statistics & Machine Learning in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Advanced Analytics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Model Training, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Koç University

    KALKÜLÜS II: TEMEL KAVRAMLAR / CALCULUS II: BASIC CONCEPTS

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences

    4.4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Generative Model Architectures, Desktop Support, Data Warehousing, Security Controls, System Support, Business Intelligence, Technical Support and Services, Computer Systems, Solution Design, Business Software, Information Systems Security, Technical Support, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Fine-tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Design

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ArcGIS Desktop for Spatial Analysis: Go from Basic to Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Data Management, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    SwiftUI Covid19 Statistics Tracker with REST API & Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Restful API, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, Real Time Data, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Game Math and Basic Operations: Packt
  • Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics): University of Leeds
  • Regression Analysis for Statistics & Machine Learning in R: Packt
  • KALKÜLÜS II: TEMEL KAVRAMLAR / CALCULUS II: BASIC CONCEPTS: Koç University
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • Web Dev: Environment Setup and Basic Page Creation: Logical Operations
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design: Packt
  • ArcGIS Desktop for Spatial Analysis: Go from Basic to Pro: Packt

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