Data Collection

Data Collection is a crucial process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate insights for research using standard validated techniques. Coursera's data collection catalogue equips you with the necessary tools and techniques to perform effective data collection across various fields. You'll learn about different data collection methods, designing data collection instruments, the ethics around data gathering, and handling potential biases that may affect the validity of collected data. This skill will enable you to make your research, business inquiries, and social science studies more reliable and accurate.
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    University of Leeds

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    119K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R (Software), Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Cleansing, GitHub, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Version Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Data Collection, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Information Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Management Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Metric, User Experience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research, Surveys

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ball State University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft 365

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PwC

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    6.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Coaching, Real Time Data, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Collection, Technology Solutions, Goal Setting, Talent Recruitment, Physical Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks