University of Pennsylvania
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

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University of Pennsylvania

Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.
Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.

Instructors: Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

(1,165 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 23 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Assess whether a hypothesis is good based on its characteristics

  • Make use of best practices for research data collection

  • Utilize inferential statistics for data analysis

  • Describe the basics of research methodologies and design

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

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9 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts

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4.7 (144 ratings)
Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania
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