Can all races learn basic skills just by using them?

[Master Roshi]

From what my brain remembers (and i could be dead wrong on this) certain skills increase based on certain stats as well.

Combat skills increase more from higher STR as well as smithing if STR is higher than INT

General skills increase more from higher INT

Casting skills increase more from higher INT for casters or WIS for priests and hybrids associated with the relevant stat.

Archery/Throwing Skills increase more from higher DEX


Anyone able to confirm this or am I completely off my rocker? lol