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Research Methods in Psychology Courses

Research methods in psychology courses can help you learn experimental design, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in research. You can build skills in formulating hypotheses, conducting surveys, and interpreting results from various psychological studies. Many courses introduce tools like SPSS or R for data analysis and methods for effectively presenting research findings, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world settings and contribute to the understanding of human behavior.


Popular Research Methods in Psychology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

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    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Business Mathematics, Network Model, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Business Operations, Applied Mathematics, Operations Management, Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Project Design, Machine Learning, Program Implementation, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Behavioral Management

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Transportation Operations, Operations, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Process Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Resource Allocation, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Market Research Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Personalized Service, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research methods in psychology courses

  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
  • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
  • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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