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    Study research methods in psychology for understanding human behavior. Learn about experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis.

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Psychology, Culture, Student Services, Anthropology, Rapport Building, Student Support and Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Research, Writing, Research Reports, Research Design, Journals, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Quantitative Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Surveys, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Peer Review, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Research Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Data Collection, Business Research, User Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Market Research, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Usability Testing, Surveys, User Research, UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Survey Creation, User Experience, Prototyping, Usability, Interviewing Skills, User Centered Design, Wireframing, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), User Feedback, Design Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Clinical Psychology, Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Psychiatry, Child Development, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of the Self

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Goal Setting, Scientific Methods, Research, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Surveys, Research, Research and Design, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)

      4.8
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Clinical Trials, Qualitative Research, Clinical Research, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Research Design, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Research Proposal: Initiating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Survey Creation, Customer Relationship Management, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Scientific Methods, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Data Collection, Estimation, Biology

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
    • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
    • Research Methodologies: Queen Mary University of London
    • User Experience Research and Design: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association
    • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University

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