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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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    Rice University

    Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry

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    511 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    General Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Mental Health, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Psychotherapy, Learning Strategies, Decision Making, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies, Human Learning, Child Development, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Social Sciences, Sociology, Scientific Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Educación Basada en Evidencias

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Pedagogy, Research, Teaching, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Instructional Strategies, digital literacy, Information Management, Data Access

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    程序设计与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Graph Theory, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Application Development, Systems Development, Data Storage, Computer Architecture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Computing Platforms, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Version Control, Browser Compatibility, Debugging

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

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Electrical Equipment, Survey Creation, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Estimation, Physics

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Medical Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Documentation, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Large Language Modeling

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Frontend Integration, Service Oriented Architecture, JSON, Database Management, Unit Testing, Java Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming, Code Review, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Sustainability Standards, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
  • General Psychology: Pearson
  • Educación Basada en Evidencias: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
  • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
  • Spring Framework: LearnQuest
  • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University

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