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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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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Market Research: Analyze, Forecast & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Quantitative Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Surveys, Customer Analysis, Qualitative Research, Forecasting, Price Negotiation, Analysis, Product Testing, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science in Real Life

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Hugging Face, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

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

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

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    753 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Design Elements And Principles, Exploratory Data Analysis, Proposal Development, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Tree Maps, Storyboarding

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Inference

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

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    Packt

    Mastering Linux Admin with Rocky - A Hands-On Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, OS Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
  • Market Research: Analyze, Forecast & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Data Science in Real Life: Johns Hopkins University
  • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Data Analysis Tools: Wesleyan University

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