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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.


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    LearnKartS

    GCP Security and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Encryption, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Machine/Deep Learning for Mining Quality Prediction-Enhanced

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Python Programming

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Data Storage, Job Control Language (JCL)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III))

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Analytics, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache, Performance Tuning, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Server Administration, System Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Interests of the average Facebook User

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Presentations, Web Analytics, Marketing Budgets

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Microeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Alibaba Cloud Native Solutions and Container Service

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GCP Security and Networking: LearnKartS
  • Machine/Deep Learning for Mining Quality Prediction-Enhanced: Coursera
  • Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions: IBM
  • 商管統計資料分析三 (Analytics for Business and Management (III)): National Taiwan University
  • Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training: Packt
  • SQL in Action: Querying, Aggregating, and Joining Data: Coursera
  • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Interests of the average Facebook User: Coursera

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