Quantitative Methods
Master research methods in social sciences with focus on scientific principles, research design, and statistical analysis. Perfect for aspiring researchers.
Master research methods in social sciences with focus on scientific principles, research design, and statistical analysis. Perfect for aspiring researchers.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply scientific research methods
Design effective research studies using various methodologies
Develop proper measurement and sampling techniques
Evaluate research quality and validity
Apply ethical principles in research
Conduct quantitative analysis in social sciences
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.5 Hours PreRecorded video
10 quizzes
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers fundamental principles of scientific research methods in behavioral and social sciences. Students learn about research design, measurement techniques, sampling strategies, and research ethics. The course emphasizes research integrity and proper scientific methodology, teaching students to distinguish between solid research and questionable practices. Through practical examples from sociology, political sciences, educational sciences, communication sciences, and psychology, students gain hands-on experience in quantitative research methods.
Before we get started...
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Origins of the Scientific Method
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
The Scientific Method
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Research Designs
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Measurement
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Sampling
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Practice, Ethics & Integrity
Module 7 · 4 Hours to complete
Catch Up
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Exam Time!
Module 9 · 40 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Quantitative Measurement and Learning Analytics Advancing Educational Research Methods
Annemarie Zand Scholten is an Assistant Professor specializing in quantitative measurement within psychology at the University of Amsterdam. Her research interests focus on integrating representational measurement theory with psychometric latent variable modeling to evaluate psychological properties and minimize inferential errors in parametric testing. Recently, she has developed a keen interest in Learning Analytics, exploring how automated feedback on learners' online activities can enhance academic performance and motivation. Annemarie has taught various courses, including Methods and Statistics in Educational Sciences, and has coordinated research project courses. Her work emphasizes the importance of effective measurement techniques and their application in educational settings, contributing significantly to the field of educational research.
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