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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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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  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Choisir la Meilleure Méthode pour Illustrer les Données

    Skills you'll gain: Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Plot (Graphics), Data Access, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Peking University

    生物学概念与途径

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Neurology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Research, Research Methodologies

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Risk Analysis

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to edit and improve a Facebook Ad

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Customer Insights, Social Media Analytics, Editing

    4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (21) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile и дизайн-мышление

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, Persona (User Experience), New Product Development, Product Requirements, Agile Methodology, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Value Propositions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Text Mining, AI Orchestration, Pandas (Python Package), Analysis, Big Data, Process Modeling, File Management, Classification Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Introducción al Aprendizaje Profundo

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Regression Analysis

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Professional Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Honesty, Communication, New Hire Orientations, Self-Awareness

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Learn Data Governance Workflows with Databricks Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Databricks, Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Security

    2.8 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.8 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unreal Games: University of Colorado System
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Choisir la Meilleure Méthode pour Illustrer les Données: Coursera
  • 生物学概念与途径: Peking University
  • Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • How to edit and improve a Facebook Ad: Coursera
  • Agile и дизайн-мышление: University of Virginia
  • Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
  • Introducción al Aprendizaje Profundo: Universidad Austral

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