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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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    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

    4.3
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Box Plots, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Probability, Probability Distribution

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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis

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    870 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Statistics For Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Box Plots, R Programming, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    439 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    819 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy

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    931 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Tableau Public for Beginners: Data Visualization Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Digital Publishing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Science

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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Math for MBA and GMAT Prep: Emory University
  • Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy: University of Michigan
  • Exploratory Data Analysis: University of Leeds
  • Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Quantitative Statistics with Excel: Coursera
  • Statistics For Data Science: Coursera
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics: Coursera
  • Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Rice University
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python: University of Michigan

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