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    Results for "social science"

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Agentic systems

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Surveys, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Social Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Resilience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

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      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Medical History Documentation, Family Support, Caregiving

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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      University of Amsterdam

      Introduction to Communication Science

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science courses

    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto

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