What you'll learn

Raw numbers can look precise while still hiding important context.

In this course, Introduction to Statistics, you'll gain the ability to use foundational statistical ideas to describe data, interpret variation, and communicate results responsibly.

First, you'll explore what statistics are, why they matter, and how sampling shapes the quality of conclusions.

Next, you'll discover how to calculate and interpret measures of center and spread so summaries reflect both typical values and variability.

Finally, you'll learn how to describe distribution shape using the five-number summary, histograms, and box plots.

When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of introductory statistics needed to explain datasets more clearly and make stronger data-informed decisions.