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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.


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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

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    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality Systems

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Quality Assurance and Control, Food and Beverage, Quality Assessment, Quality Management, Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Cost Control, Descriptive Statistics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Graphical Tools, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Geometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The R Programming Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Statistical Programming, Text Mining, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Influencing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Governance

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics Course with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Generative AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Risk Analysis, Model Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded C Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Applied Kalman Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Probability

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Beer Quality Systems: University of California, Davis
  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review: Johns Hopkins University
  • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
  • The R Programming Environment: Johns Hopkins University
  • Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Data Analytics Course with Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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