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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


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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Space Research

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Image Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Cybersecurity, Spatial Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Automation, Cyber Risk, Telecommunications, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Data Integration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Software Development

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Be Your Best Creative Self

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Balance Sheet and Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency

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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Devops Tools, DevOps, Web Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Web Scraping

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

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    Microsoft

    Building Powerful Reports and Dashboards in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    R을 사용한 확률 및 데이터 소개

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
  • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • Balance Sheet and Business Cases: Duke University
  • Introduction to Docker: Google Cloud
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera

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