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  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Peer Review, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (188) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming

    ★ 4.6 (134) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Research Design, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Science and Research, Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (620) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Personal Attributes, Research, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Strong Work Ethic, Data Collection, Self-Discipline, Reliability, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Planning, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Style Guides, Reliability

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Qualitative Research

    Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Survey Creation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination

    ★ 4.6 (471) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Surveys, Research Design, Experimentation, Research, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Probability & Statistics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Research Proposal: Initiating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking, Peer Review, Communication, Data Quality

    ★ 4.6 (946) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Open Source Technology, Informatics, Intellectual Property, Technical Writing

    ★ 4.8 (209) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Market Research and Survey Design

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Market Research, Focus Group, User Research, Interviewing Skills, Personally Identifiable Information, Sample Size Determination, Compliance Management, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Synthesis, Heat Maps, No-Code Development, Return On Investment, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Operational Research for Humanitarians

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Informed Consent, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Understanding Research Methods courses

  • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Market Research Methods and Data Analysis Certificate: Coursera
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
  • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
  • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano

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