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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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    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    The Human Body's Communication Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Endocrinology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Diagnostic Tests, Pathology, Medical Records, Communication Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, AI Workflows, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

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

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    Coursera

    Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, Logistic Regression, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms

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    Cinematic Health

    Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Trauma Care, Infection Control, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Professionalism, Mental and Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, Patient Communication, Nursing Homes, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nursing Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Measures of Variability

    Skills you'll gain: Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Classification Algorithms, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • The Human Body's Communication Systems: MedCerts
  • Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques: SkillUp
  • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera
  • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
  • Measures of Variability: American Psychological Association
  • MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js: Packt
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine

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