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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    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 stars, 467 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (467) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

    4.8 stars, 760 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (760) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Analyzing and Visualizing Political Data with SPSS

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS (Software), Plot (Graphics), SPSS, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Political Sciences, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, International Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Ethnography for Beginners

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de Investigación Científica

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

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Model, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Market Analysis, Economics, Bidding, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

    4.7 stars, 604 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (604) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Research Methods and Insights in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Network Analysis, Market Research, Social Media Management, Marketing, Network Analysis, Analytics, Text Mining, Digital Analysis, Research, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing, Research Methodologies, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Algorithms, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford Online
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Political Data with SPSS: Sage Publications
  • Ethnography for Beginners: Sage Publications
  • Fundamentos de Investigación Científica: Universidades Anáhuac
  • 人群与网络: Peking University
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto

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