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Descriptive Statistics Courses

Descriptive statistics courses can help you learn how to summarize data sets, calculate measures of central tendency, and assess variability. You can build skills in interpreting frequency distributions, creating visual data representations, and performing hypothesis testing. Many courses introduce tools like Excel, R, or Python for data analysis, allowing you to apply these skills in practical scenarios, such as analyzing survey results or evaluating experimental data.


Popular Descriptive Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Application Design, Solution Design, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Applying Python for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Cleansing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Digital Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Technologies, Advanced Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Email Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Dashboard, Geospatial Information and Technology, Marketing, Data Analysis

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Syndemics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases, Anthropology, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improve Business Performance with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Google Workspace, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Analysis

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Data Wrangling, R Programming, Simulations, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Responsible AI, Data Structures

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    Arizona State University

    Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Probability Distribution

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, SPSS, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Applying Python for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Retail Digital Supply Chain: University of Pennsylvania
  • GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support: Coursera
  • Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
  • Building Custom Regional Reports with Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Population Health: Syndemics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Improve Business Performance with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Science: Ball State University

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