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Overview
Discover the principles of solid scientific methods in the behavioral and social sciences. Join us and learn to separate sloppy science from solid research!
This Quantitative Methods course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Amsterdam will cover the fundamental principles of science, some history and philosophy of science, research designs, measurement, sampling and ethics.
Educational Opportunity
- The course is comparable to a university level introductory course on quantitative research methods in the social sciences, but has a strong focus on research integrity.
- We will use examples from sociology, political sciences, educational sciences, communication sciences and psychology.
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Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Origins of the scientific method
- The Scientific Method
- Research Designs
- Measurement
- Sampling
- Practice, Ethics & Integrity
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 9 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Sociology Statistics Operations and Quality Management View 110 other Short Courses in Statistics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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Tuition Fees
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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