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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Psychological Evaluations, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    The Science of Sales: Behavioral Insights and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Closing (Sales), Sales Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Sales Prospecting, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Sales, Marketing Psychology, Overcoming Objections, Communication Strategies, Initiative and Leadership, Customer Analysis, Sales Presentations, Regional Sales, Tenacity, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Support

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Public Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reproducible Research

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.6 (4.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences, Probability & Statistics

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

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Report Writing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Preprocessing, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Descriptive Statistics, Data Validation

    ★ 4.8 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

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

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  • 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

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    發展心理學:哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Science of Sales: Behavioral Insights and Psychology: LearnQuest
  • Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Research Instruments and Research Hypotheses: Queen Mary University of London
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town

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