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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


  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Statistical Analysis with Stata

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Entry, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Structural Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Run Inference & Hypothesis Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Combinatorics, Correlation Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Correlation Analysis

    4.8 stars, 880 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Probability

    4.5 stars, 471 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (471) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Statistics, R (Software), Predictive Analytics, Query Languages, Data Visualization

    3.5 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Probability and Data with R

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Statistical Analysis in Political Science with SPSS

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS, SPSS (Software), Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Data Entry, Research, Descriptive Statistics, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Statistical Software, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis Software, International Relations, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistics, 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, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, Data Sharing

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

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

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