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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


  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Environment, Human Relations Movement, Laboratory Research, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Rehabilitation

    4.7 stars, 220 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (220) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Program Design and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Project Design, Program Standards, Public Policies, Program Implementation, Program Development, Resource Allocation, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Coordinating, Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Introduction to Communication Science

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Ancient History

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Research, Research Design, Writing, Legal Writing, Database Software, Databases, Journals, Legal Technology

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    4.6 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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