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    Study qualitative research methods for in-depth data analysis. Learn about interviewing, focus groups, and thematic analysis techniques.

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      Utrecht University

      Responsible Conduct of Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Mentorship

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data, Statistical Methods

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, Medical Equipment and Technology, Human Learning, Medical Imaging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Study Design

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Research Data Management and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, File Management, Data Storage, Information Management, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Data Governance, Document Management, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Security, Version Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      733 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze User Research Data with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Data Compilation, Business Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Public Involvement in Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Policies, Case Studies, Patient Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Development Methodologies Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Software Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Computer Programming, Kubernetes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Nursing Research: Principles and Methods(护理研究:基本原理与方法)

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
    • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Neuroscience Methods: Johns Hopkins University
    • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
    • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Analyze User Research Data with Microsoft Forms: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
    • Public Involvement in Research: Imperial College London
    • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University

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