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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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    University of Lausanne

    Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Legal Proceedings, Substance Abuse, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Arbitration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Social Studies, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics, Correlation Analysis, Demography

    4.7
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    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

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de Investigación Científica

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Systems Thinking, Liberal Arts, Research Methodologies, Deductive Reasoning, Experimentation

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Systems, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

    4.5
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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Databases, Social Media Analytics, Data Processing, Text Mining, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Data Collection, Analysis, Unstructured Data, Social Studies, Simulations, Computational Thinking

    4.7
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Course Development, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Communication, Active Listening, Psychology

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Sociology, Child Development, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies, Human Development, Media and Communications

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

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

  • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Fundamentos de Investigación Científica: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Translating Research to Communities: University of Michigan
  • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania

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