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Research courses can help you learn data collection techniques, statistical analysis, literature review methods, and experimental design. You can build skills in critical thinking, hypothesis testing, and effective communication of findings. Many courses introduce tools like SPSS, R, and Python for data analysis, as well as reference management software such as EndNote or Zotero, which support the organization and presentation of research projects.


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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Building Design, HVAC, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis

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    Northeastern University

    Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Documentation, LLM Application, Healthcare Ethics, Health Informatics, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Imaging, Natural Language Processing

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    University of Michigan

    Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Correlation Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Analysis, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dealing With Ambiguity

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    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Governance, Research, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

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

  • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
  • Evaluating Large-Scale Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Healthcare : Coursera
  • Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports: University of Michigan
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes

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