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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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    Coursera

    GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Decision Support Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Policy Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Ethics, Development Environment, Software Engineering

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Regression Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Plotly, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAS

    Modeling Time Series and Sequential Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), SAS (Software), Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Muestreo de personas, redes y registros

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, NumPy, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Linear Kalman Filter Deep Dive (and Target Tracking)

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    NumPy & Pandas: Analyze & Manage Retail Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Reporting, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Data Processing, Management Reporting, Data Wrangling, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    SPSS: Apply & Interpret Logistic Regression Models

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support: Coursera
  • Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 5: Coursera
  • Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera
  • Regression Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • K-Means Clustering 101: World Happiness Report: Coursera
  • Modeling Time Series and Sequential Data: SAS
  • Muestreo de personas, redes y registros: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python: Packt
  • Linear Kalman Filter Deep Dive (and Target Tracking): University of Colorado System
  • NumPy & Pandas: Analyze & Manage Retail Data: EDUCBA

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