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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


  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Art History, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Interactive Learning, Public Affairs, Education and Training, Liberal Arts, Social Impact, Community Development, Creativity, Advocacy, Culture

    4.6 stars, 129 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Computer Engineering, Communication Systems, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Process Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Functional Specification, Software Architecture, Model Optimization, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Architecture, Test Tools, Logical Reasoning

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Engineering Analysis

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Corporate Communications, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Communication Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Web Presence, Target Audience, Research

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations and HTML Injection

    Skills you'll gain: Security Software, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (III)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Management Systems, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering Advanced SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Generative AI, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

    4.6 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Natural Gas Production and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Safety Standards, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance

    4.6 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Android Development, Memory Management

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science research courses

  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Model Checking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • Phase Diagrams I & II: Arizona State University
  • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations and HTML Injection: Packt
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (III): Tsinghua University
  • Mastering Advanced SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota

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