The National Centre for Research Methods Courses

Structural Equation Modelling - SEM

7 ratings

Learn advanced statistical techniques for analyzing complex relationships in data, including mediation models, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination

3 ratings

Explore diverse research methodologies, from disability studies to big data, focusing on ethical considerations, innovative techniques, and interdisciplinary approaches in social sciences.

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

Data Quality and Data Management

2 ratings

Explore data linkage's societal impact, ethical considerations, and practical applications across the UK, with insights on civil liberties and available datasets for research.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Research Methods Pedagogy

1 rating

Explore innovative approaches to teaching research methods in the digital age, focusing on effective pedagogical strategies and methodological learning techniques.

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

Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis

1 rating

Explore qualitative research methods, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations. Learn about innovative approaches like problem-centered interviewing, discourse analysis, and big data integration in social sciences.

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

Advanced Bayesian Methods

Explore advanced Bayesian computational techniques including Metropolis Hastings, Gibbs sampling, and convergence assessment for efficient statistical analysis and modeling.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cross-Classified Models

Learn advanced statistical techniques for analyzing complex hierarchical data structures, focusing on model fitting, extensions, and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Agent Based Modeling

Explore agent-based modeling for social research, covering model creation, analysis, and documentation, with insights on time dynamics and data quality assessment.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Research Management and Impact

Explore ethical principles, theories, and Chinese censorship analysis in this comprehensive research management seminar.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Value and Place of Qualitative Research in Science Policy-Making

Explore the role of qualitative research in shaping science policy through expert perspectives on its value, challenges, and impact on decision-making processes.

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

The Use of Biomarkers in Social Science Research

Explore biomarkers in social science research, covering topics from height and weight to omics data and epigenetics, and their impact on disease risk and social interactions.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Approaches to Analysing Qualitative Data - Archaeology as a Metaphor

Explore qualitative data analysis through archaeological metaphors, examining computer-assisted text analysis, knowledge archaeology, and layered approaches to longitudinal data.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Autumn School - New Data Horizon

Explore innovative data integration, ethics, and methodological challenges in social science research, from biological data to online surveys and genetic studies.

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

Web Scraping and Covid 19

Learn web scraping techniques to gather COVID-19 data, with practical examples and ethical considerations for responsible data collection and analysis.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Binary Logistic Regression

Learn to perform and interpret binary logistic regression, including multivariate analysis and interactions, through a series of three concise video tutorials.

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