Skills you'll gain

There are 9 modules in this course

This course will cover the fundamental principles of science, some history and philosophy of science, research designs, measurement, sampling and ethics. 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.

Origins of the scientific method

The Scientific Method

Research Designs

Measurement

Sampling

Practice, Ethics & Integrity

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