Research Methods Courses

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods

9 ratings

This course covers the fundamental principles, practices and tools of Lean Six Sigma methods that underlay modern organizational productivity approaches applied in aerospace, automotive, health care, and other sectors.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 9 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fertility and Pregnancy Loss Research at Stanford

2 ratings

Explore Stanford's cutting-edge research on fertility and pregnancy loss, including studies on implantation failure, endometriosis, frozen embryo transfer outcomes, and sickle cell disease's impact on ovarian reserve.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mass Spectrometry Analysis in Cancer Research - Winter 2023

2 ratings

Explore cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques for cancer research, focusing on direct analysis methods and their applications in basic and translational studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Approaching the Second Half of Life with Health and Vitality - Research on Longevity and Aging

2 ratings

Explore groundbreaking genetics research on longevity, including potential methods to slow or reverse aging, and learn about factors influencing lifespan and cognitive function.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Latest on Alzheimer's Disease Research

1 rating

Explore cutting-edge Alzheimer's research, including early diagnosis methods and promising therapies. Learn to distinguish normal aging from cognitive decline with insights from a Stanford neurology expert.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Human Factors of Formal Methods - Stanford Seminar

1 rating

Exploring human-centered approaches to improve formal methods' usability in software development, addressing cognitive challenges and misconceptions to enhance adoption by non-experts.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

8 ratings

This is the last course in the Academic Writing specialization before the capstone project. By the end of this course, you will be able to complete all the steps in planning a research paper.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

NPTEL;  National Institute of Epidemiology

Health Research Fundamentals

19 ratings

Learn essential health research methods, from study design to data analysis, ethics, and protocol development for effective medical investigations.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Culture of Health Equity Monthly Lecture Series: Health Equity Research in the LGBTQ+ Community (RECORDING)

Explore strategies for promoting health equity in the LGBTQ+ community through expert discussions on anti-racism, structural determinants, and root causes of health disparities.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Race in Science, Technology, & Medicine Series - What Is a Population? Investigating Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry in Genomics and Clinical Research

Explore the complexities of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in genomics and clinical research. Gain insights into population definitions, diversity measures, and the impact on precision medicine and genetic variant interpretation.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Disability Research: From Absence to Action - SMAC 2021 Session 4

Explore disability research, from absence to action, examining best practices, survey results, and the capability imperative in our current system.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Frontier: Research on Disability in Medicine and Medical Education

Explore groundbreaking research on disability inclusion in medicine and medical education, focusing on innovative approaches and best practices for creating inclusive environments.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - Powering the Future and Internationalizing Research, Petros Sofronis

Explore the future of energy and international research collaboration with insights on Japan's energy policy, hydrogen efficiency, and innovative approaches to global scientific cooperation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Analyze Research Data - Kristin Sainani

Practical guide to analyzing research data using real mental health data in athletes, with tips for improving rigor and reproducibility in research.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stanford CS229 - Machine Learning - Summer 2019 - Kernel Methods & Support Vector Machine

Explore kernel methods and Support Vector Machines in machine learning, focusing on advanced techniques for data classification and pattern recognition in complex datasets.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video