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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data

    4.9
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    Mixed · 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, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Scalability

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis

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    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Ethics of Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Neurology, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Introducción a la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Gerontology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Mentorship

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Experimentation, Research Design, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Physiology, Medical Terminology

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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, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research methods in psychology courses

  • 社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2): Peking University
  • Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法): Peking University
  • Data Mining Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción a la Psicología: Universidad Austral
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University

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