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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    460 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Optimism, Conscientiousness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Resilience, Persistence, Planning, Relationship Building, Social Skills, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Surveys, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de Investigación Científica

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Systems Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    What is Qualitative Research?

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Case Studies, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Mentorship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Report Writing, Journals, Editing, Case Studies, Quantitative Research, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Media and Communications, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science research courses

  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Fundamentos de Investigación Científica: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
  • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University

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