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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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Popular Basic Statistics Courses and Certifications


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    SAS

    Statistics You Need to Know for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Pre-MBA Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Probability, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Descriptive Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Data Science

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    University of Zurich

    An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Python Programming, Technical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tufts University

    Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Technical Communication

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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, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Estimation, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Public Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Probability and Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Excel: Statistical Analysis and Data Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Microsoft Excel, Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Research

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistics You Need to Know for Machine Learning: SAS
  • Pre-MBA Statistics: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich
  • Must-Know Concepts - Basic requirements for data analysis: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel: Tufts University
  • Apply Statistical Data Analysis with Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Probability and Statistics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Excel: Statistical Analysis and Data Transformation: Logical Operations
  • Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology: American Psychological Association

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