Psychological Research

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Psychological Research

About this course

This specialization is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, ethics in research, and quantitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests. Learners will develop knowledge about the fundamentals of research design for quantitative studies in psychology, analysis of data from quantitative studies in psychology, and ethical standards for conducting psychological research. Learning activities focus on applications of this knowledge to real-word scenarios and on critical thinking about problems faced by researchers in the past.

What you'll learn

  • Design quantitative research studies in psychology
  • Analyze data from psychological research studies
  • Apply ethical standards to psychological research
  • Evaluate research design decisions and their implications
  • Apply critical thinking to real-world research scenarios

Course objectives

  • Develop knowledge of fundamentals of quantitative research design in psychology
  • Build skills in analyzing quantitative data from psychological studies
  • Understand and apply ethical standards for conducting psychological research
  • Apply research knowledge to real-world scenarios
  • Critically evaluate problems faced by psychological researchers

Skills you'll gain

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