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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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    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Music, Art History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Music History, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Music Performance, Advocacy, Culture, Case Studies, Education and Training, Pedagogy

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    ESSEC Business School

    Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Business, Philanthropy, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Program Implementation, Surveys, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Resource Allocation

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Process Development, Emerging Technologies, AI literacy, FinTech, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Experimental Design Considerations in SABV Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Molecular Biology, Social Determinants Of Health, Stress Management, Health Disparities, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Health Care, Neurology, Psychology, Grant Writing, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Musculoskeletal System

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    University of Michigan

    Defining AI for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, Research Reports, Socioeconomics, Environmental Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Supervised Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Philosophy of Science

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Define Research Objectives & Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Smart Goals, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Priorities, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, AI literacy, Goal Setting, Stakeholder Communications, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project: Writing a Research Paper

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

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    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Realizing AI for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Research Reports, Machine Learning, Scenario Testing, Environmental Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social: ESSEC Business School
  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Experimental Design Considerations in SABV Research: University of Colorado System
  • Defining AI for Social Impact: University of Michigan
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Define Research Objectives & Methods: Coursera
  • Project: Writing a Research Paper: University of California, Irvine

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