Free Online Research Methods Courses

Delve into the systematic processes behind scientific studies with research methods courses. These courses cover experimental design, data collection, and analysis. A research methods course is a must for budding researchers.

18 Research Methods Courses

(Non) Status quo Attitudes with NetLogo

Coursera Project Network

Have you ever wondered what is behind different cultural traits and attitudes towards the status quo? Or more broadly, what influences the Zeitgeist of a society?...

Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

Politecnico di Milano

The course provides a broad view of how to become and progress as a researcher. It spans over a wide range of topics, from the historical development of scientific...

Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

Interested in learning how to solve partial differential equations with numerical methods and how to turn them into python codes? This course provides you with a...

Human Predicament Complex Modeling

Coursera Project Network

The convergence of different crises pressuring the world today is probably one of the most complex human-made phenomena we can observe. From biodiversity loss to...

Introducción a Lean Six Sigma

Tecnológico de Monterrey

En este primer curso se revisan los conceptos básicos de la metodología 6 Sigma, el participante estará capacitado como White Belt. Se revisarán los conceptos...

Introducing Cellular Automata

Coursera Project Network

In this hands-on guided project you will be introduced to the wonders of Cellular Automata, a powerful modeling framework for the exploration of inter-scale dynamics....

Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

Lund University

Welcome to the Nordic Particle Accelerator Program's (NPAP) Massive Open Online Courses and to the fascinating world of particle accelerators! Did you know that...

Lean Six Sigma

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Este programa busca desarrollar habilidades para resolver problemas de calidad e ineficiencia de procesos complejos, crónicos y con causas desconocidas.\n\nEs importante...

Modelando atitudes humanas com NetLogo

Coursera Project Network

Você já se perguntou o que está por trás das diferentes atitudes e padrões culturais relacionados ao status quo? Ou, mais amplamente, o que influencia o Zeitgeist...

Modelo de Disseminação de Vírus com NetLogo

Coursera Project Network

Neste curso com base em projeto, você criará um modelo baseado em agentes (ABM) que simula a propagação de um vírus hipotético por meio do contato próximo...

Plant Bioinformatic Methods

University of Toronto

The past 15 years have been exciting ones in plant biology. Hundreds of plant genomes have been sequenced, RNA-seq has enabled transcriptome-wide expression profiling,...

Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

University of Toronto

The past 15 years have been exciting ones in plant biology. Hundreds of plant genomes have been sequenced, RNA-seq has enabled transcriptome-wide expression profiling,...

Quantitative Methods

University of Amsterdam

Discover the principles of solid scientific methods in the behavioral and social sciences. Join us and learn to separate sloppy science from solid research! This...

Simulation and modeling of natural processes

University of Geneva

This course gives you an introduction to modeling methods and simulation tools for a wide range of natural phenomena. The different methodologies that will be presented...

Storytelling with Kumu

Coursera Project Network

In this project-based course, you will use Kumu to create a relationship map about the life & ideas of physicist and philosopher David Bohm, inspired by the...

Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NOTE: In order to take this course you should have taken and complete the following courses in the Signature Track: Introduction to Systems Biology, Network Analysis...

Uncertainty and Research

Johns Hopkins University

This course teaches the fundamentals of scientific research. We approach the research process as a means of systematically reducing uncertainty and demonstrate how...

Understanding Research Methods

University of London

This MOOC is about demystifying research and research methods. It will outline the fundamentals of doing research, aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at the postgraduate...