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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 Michigan

    Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Economics

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    University of Leeds

    Data Science: Ethical decision-making in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Risking, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives

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    Packt

    Game Development, Data Science, and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Object Oriented Design, Data Wrangling, Game Design, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Water Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sustainability, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology, Experimentation, Research

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Business Analytics, Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Python Techniques for Data Science & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Extract, Transform, Load, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Descriptive Statistics, Database Management, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Store, Databases, Descriptive Analytics, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Brand Builders: From Strategy to Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Loyalty, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Digital Marketing, digital literacy, Marketing Channel, Influencing, Personal Development, Community Development, Performance marketing, Employee Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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

  • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
  • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Data Science: Ethical decision-making in practice: University of Leeds
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
  • Game Development, Data Science, and Machine Learning: Packt
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Advanced Python Techniques for Data Science & AI: Packt
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 3: Pearson

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