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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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    Microsoft

    Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Power BI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Literacy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Statistical Tests for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Statistical Methods, Market Research, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Customer Insights, Statistical Inference, Analytics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Zurich

    An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Risk Management, Finance, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability, Scientific Methods, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Basics of Data Visualization Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Box Plots, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Analytics, Data Visualization Software

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Business Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, General Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Business

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, 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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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Statistics for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Graphing

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Statistical Analysis Using Minitab for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Probability and Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, R Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques: Microsoft
  • Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Statistical Tests for Market Research: Coursera
  • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
  • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Basics of Data Visualization Analysis: Madecraft
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • Math for MBA and GMAT Prep: Emory University
  • Bayesian Statistics: From Concept to Data Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Statistics for International Business: University of London

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