Research Methods & Stats: Final Social Science Project
Conduct a collaborative research study from hypothesis formulation through statistical analysis and reporting in social sciences.
Conduct a collaborative research study from hypothesis formulation through statistical analysis and reporting in social sciences.
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
Design and conduct original research studies
Formulate testable research hypotheses
Develop measurement instruments
Perform statistical data analysis
Write professional research reports
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There are 10 modules in this course
This capstone course guides students through a complete social science research project conducted collaboratively with peers. The curriculum walks through six key milestones: formulating research hypotheses, designing studies, creating measurement instruments, collecting data, performing statistical analyses, and writing research reports. Students gain hands-on experience with the entire research process while working together in teams.
About the Final Research Project
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Preparing for Milestone 1 - Research topic
Module 2 · 50 Minutes to complete
Milestone 1 - General hypothesis and design
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Milestone 2 - Design, operationalizations and expectations
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Milestone 4 - Data collection, methods documentation and analysis plan
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Milestone 5 - Statistical analysis
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Milestone 6 - Report
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Putting it all together (catch-up week)
Module 9 · 20 Minutes to complete
Reflection (catch-up week)
Module 10 · 40 Minutes to complete
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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