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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Analysis Using Minitab for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Data Using Essential Statistics for Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, R Programming, Scatter Plots, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, A/B Testing, Statistical Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Probability and Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    346 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Research

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Sample Size Determination, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability, Big Data, Decision Tree Learning

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Applied Statistics for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sampling (Statistics), LLM Application, Spreadsheet Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply Statistical Analysis Using Minitab for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Data Using Essential Statistics for Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests: Coursera
  • Foundations of Probability and Statistics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel: IBM
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Macquarie University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Methods and Data Analysis : O.P. Jindal Global University

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