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    University of California San Diego

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Research and Design, Digital Communications

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Policies, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Public Health, Research

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anthropology

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

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Research, Public Health, Data Collection, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Community Health, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    User Research Methods and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Competitive Analysis, Qualitative Research, User Experience, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Surveys, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Content Creation, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Research, Instagram

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

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

  • Social Computing: University of California San Diego
  • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
  • Translating Research to Communities : University of Michigan
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
  • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
  • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • User Research Methods and Practices: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

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