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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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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Trigonometry, Engineering, Geometry, Electrical Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), CI/CD, Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Application Performance Management, Continuous Integration, Google App Engine, Model Training, Site Reliability Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Nurse Education, General Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Software Installation, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Electrical Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Production, Electrical Systems, System Configuration, Automation, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Case Report Forms, Clinical Trials, Data Maintenance, Clinical Monitoring, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Integrity, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Security, Treatment Planning, Statistical Analysis

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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Skill Up with Python: Data Science and Machine Learning Recipes

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Image Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Dataflow, SQL, Data Pipelines, Metadata Management, Data Management, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Science, Command-Line Interface, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Machine Learning

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Metadata Management, Cell Biology, Model Evaluation, Data Pipelines

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

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    Coursera

    Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Photography, Content Development and Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Video Editing, Videography, Brand Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Visual Storytelling

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Game Theory, Economics, Business Research, Competitive Analysis, Research, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP: Packt
  • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
  • Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle: Packt
  • Clinical Trials Data Management and Quality Assurance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Skill Up with Python: Data Science and Machine Learning Recipes: Pearson
  • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford Online
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University

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