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Social Science Research Courses

Social Science Research courses can help you learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations in research. You can build skills in survey design, statistical analysis, and critical thinking to evaluate social phenomena. Many courses introduce tools like SPSS, R, or NVivo, that support analyzing data and interpreting results, enabling you to apply your skills in real-world social issues and contribute to informed decision-making in various fields.

Popular Social Science Research Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Diagram Design, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Verification And Validation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Decision Intelligence, Appeals, Business Communication

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    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Markov Model, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Network Model, Forecasting, Computational Logic, Dependency Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Sampling (Statistics), Model Optimization, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Supervised Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Random Forest Algorithm, Classification Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Gateway API with NGINX Fabric Gateway

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Nginx, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Application Deployment, Network Security, Security Controls, System Configuration, Security Software, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Science, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Model Training, Tidyverse (R Package)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Database Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Store, SQL

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    Board Infinity

    AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Alerts

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Random Forest Algorithm, Email Automation, No-Code Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Automation Engineering, Model Training, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Monitoring, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Web Scraping, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Core Java Constructs

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Data Management, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Gateway API with NGINX Fabric Gateway: KodeKloud
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Alerts: Board Infinity

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