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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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    Arizona State University

    Experimental Design Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

    4.7
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    309 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Data Science, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

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    452 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R Programming, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Statistical Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling

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    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Random Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Analysis, Reliability, Engineering, Spatial Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Statistics for Data Science Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, General Mathematics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Tools for Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Mapping, Systems Of Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistics, Risk Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Algebra, Calculus, Arithmetic, Business

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, General Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Probability, Research Design, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Experimentation, Investigation, Decision Making

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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Ethics, Data Science, Probability, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution, Calculus

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Random Processes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics for Data Science Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Six Sigma Tools for Analyze: Kennesaw State University
  • Math for MBA and GMAT Prep: Emory University
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University

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