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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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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Facility Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Court Systems, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Positivity, Goal Setting, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Planning, Learning Strategies, Social Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Programming with Python for Social Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Web Scraping, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, File I/O, Research, Programming Principles, Program Development, Social Justice, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Research Reports

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Sports and Society: Duke University
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan

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