15 Best Research Methods Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 Research Methods courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $49.00. 9 come from a named university or institution, including University of Amsterdam, Imperial College London and Oxfam & University of Cape Town. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $49.00 – $49.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "research methods" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Qualitative Research Methods
Offered by University of Amsterdam
In this course you will be introduced to the basic ideas behind the qualitative research in social science. You will learn about data collection, description, analysis and interpretation in qualitative research. Qualitat...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditResearch Methods and Statistics in Psychology
Offered by Sage Publications
Develop a comprehensive understanding of psychological research through a structured learning journey that progresses from foundational concepts to statistical analysis and qualitative inquiry. The specialization begins...
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Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health
Offered by Imperial College London
Welcome to Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health! This course will teach you the core building blocks of statistical analysis - types of variables, common distributions, hypothesis testing - but, mo...
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COVID UNCOVERED: Beleidsimpact op sociaal kwetsbare mensen
Offered by University of Amsterdam
Sociale kwetsbaarheid verwijst naar een maatschappelijk-historische context waardoor sommige mensen worden bedreigd met sociale uitval of uitsluiting. Onderzoek over de piekfase van de pandemie laat zien dat COVID-19 maa...
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Research for Impact
Offered by Oxfam & University of Cape Town
This course is about the Research for Impact approach - a set of principles and practices that will help you to make your research more impactful. Traditionally, the goals and outcomes of research projects were to contri...
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Framework for Data Collection and Analysis
Offered by University of Maryland, College Park
This course will provide you with an overview over existing data products and a good understanding of the data collection landscape. With the help of various examples you will learn how to identify which data sources lik...
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Understanding child development: from synapse to society
Offered by Utrecht University
In this course, we dive into the topic of child development. You will learn that child development is complex and is influenced by a surprisingly rich number of factors at many different levels of organization. You will...
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Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project
Offered by University of Amsterdam
The Final Research Project consists of a research study that you will perform in collaboration with fellow learners. Together you will formulate a research hypothesis and design, come up with operationalizations, create...
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Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This Specialization focuses on using social media as a marketing tool in business communication and development. Learners will be oriented to the social media environment and encouraged to consider the role of these plat...
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Linear Regression in R for Public Health
Offered by Imperial College London
Welcome to Linear Regression in R for Public Health! Public Health has been defined as “the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society”. Knowing w...
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Epidemiology for Public Health
Offered by Imperial College London
Thousands of new epidemiological studies are conducted every year and their results can have a profound impact on how we live our lives. Decisions regarding the food you eat, how much you exercise, where you live and wha...
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Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong
Offered by Yale University
How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the article isn't worth the paper it's printed on? Understanding Medical Studies, will provide you with the tools and...
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
Offered by Wesleyan University
Learn SAS or Python programming, expand your knowledge of analytical methods and applications, and conduct original research to inform complex decisions. The Data Analysis and Interpretation Specialization takes you from...
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Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI
Offered by University of Michigan
Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Data, and AI equips you with the knowledge to engage with data from a more nuanced perspective and increase your impact as a decision-maker in an increasingly data-driven world....
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How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge
Offered by University of Michigan
How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge teaches you how to evaluate scientific claims critically, address experimental limitations, and recognize the roles of trust and responsibility within research. During the course, yo...
$49.00listed price
Best Research Methods Courses on Coursera compared
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