By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze datasets using fundamental statistical concepts, interpret different types of data, create meaningful visualizations, and apply appropriate sampling techniques for data-driven decision-making.

Analyze Data Using Essential Statistics for Analytics

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What you'll learn
Explain core statistical concepts, data types, and measurement scales used in analytics.
Create and interpret charts, histograms, scatter plots, and box plots for data analysis.
Apply appropriate sampling techniques to support accurate, data-driven decision-making.
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February 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of statistics, including the role of data in decision-making, types of variables, measurement scales, and basic graphical techniques used to summarize and interpret data for analytical purposes.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on data visualization techniques, emphasizing the use of charts and plots to explore data distribution, relationships, and patterns using statistical tools and R software.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module explains statistical sampling methods, highlighting probability and non-probability techniques and their application in drawing representative samples for reliable data-driven conclusions.
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6 videos4 assignments
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