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      University of Michigan

      The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Conscientiousness, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Resilience, Persistence, Positivity, Planning, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      347 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      人群与网络

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Game Theory, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Computational Thinking, Web Analytics and SEO, Information Technology, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Online Advertising, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Economics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Data Collection, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      409 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      What is Qualitative Research?

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, R Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      University of California, Davis

      Social Network Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Scientific Methods, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      238 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics, Demography

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • 人群与网络 : Peking University
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
    • What is Qualitative Research?: American Psychological Association
    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis

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