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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, A/B Testing, Statistical Software, Estimation, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Business Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Zurich

    An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Finance, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling

    4.6 stars, 3.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science

    4.8 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving your statistical inferences

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, Data Literacy, General Science and Research, Data Sharing

    4.9 stars, 805 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling

    4.4 stars, 614 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (614) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.4 stars, 546 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (546) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Business Analytics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Software, Mathematical Software, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 317 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (317) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Combinatorics, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests: Coursera
  • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
  • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera
  • Improving your statistical inferences: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation: Rice University

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