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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


  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Design Thinking, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (80) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Child Health, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Urinalysis, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Capillary, Physiology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Biology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Diplomatic Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Public Affairs, Economics, Political Sciences, Digital Communications, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Research and Design, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Science and Research, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiology, Patient Observation, Life Support, Clinical Practices, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Physiology, Nursing

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Natural Gas Production and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pump Stations, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Equipment Design, Facility Repair And Maintenance

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Automated Reasoning: satisfiability

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Model Optimization, Verification And Validation, Arithmetic

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Управление анализом данных

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Coordinating, Coordination, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Communication

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Networking, Media and Communications, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Model Training, Correlation Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University
  • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera
  • Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology: Lecturio
  • Natural Gas Production and Processing: L&T EduTech
  • Automated Reasoning: satisfiability: 28DIGITAL
  • Управление анализом данных: Johns Hopkins University
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association

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