Research Methodology Courses and Certifications

Society for Scientific Exploration

Why Scientists Should Take Parapsychology Research Seriously

Explore how parapsychological phenomena challenge conventional scientific methods and their implications for medical research and experimental design through statistical analysis.

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

Medicosis Perfectionalis

Understanding Research Study Designs - Case-Control, Cross-Sectional, and Cohort Studies

Master different types of epidemiological study designs, from case-control and cross-sectional studies to prospective and retrospective cohort studies, including key statistical concepts and research methodologies.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Types of Sampling Strategies - Probabilistic and Non-Probabilistic Sampling

Explore different sampling strategies including non-probabilistic and probabilistic methods for effective data collection and analysis.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Types of Studies - Independent and Dependent Variables, Observation and Experimental Studies

Explore the concepts of independent and dependent variables, and understand the differences between observational and experimental studies in research methodology.

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

Society for Research in Child Development

Looking at Latino Families’ Access to ECE Through Multiple Dimensions

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Explore Latino families' experiences with early care and education, including preferences, search behaviors, and access barriers. Gain insights for improving ECE policies and programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are Self-Citations a Normal Feature of Knowledge Accumulation - Vincent Lariviere

Explore the role of self-citations in academic research, examining criticisms, conceptual issues, and their impact on knowledge accumulation through similarity analysis.

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

Problems with Comparing Groups Using Instruments Designed for Only One

Explore challenges in cross-cultural comparisons using single-group instruments. Gain insights into methodological issues in anthropology and social sciences research.

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

Echo Chambers in Science

Explore the phenomenon of echo chambers in scientific research, examining their impact on knowledge dissemination and potential solutions for fostering diverse perspectives in academia.

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

The Underappreciated Value of an Absence of Reliable Evidence

Explore the significance of lacking reliable evidence in research and decision-making, challenging assumptions and enhancing critical thinking in scientific inquiry.

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

Shifting Incentives From Getting It Published to Getting It Right

Explore how academic publishing incentives impact scientific integrity and learn strategies for promoting transparency and openness in research methodologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lightning Research Talks - New Science and Horizons 2015

Lightning talks on diverse research topics including computational complexity, packing problems, social behavior, and ecological networks.

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

Society for Research in Child Development

Becoming a Better Policy Researcher

Gain insights from experts on bridging research and policy in child development. Learn strategies for engaging in policy-oriented research and navigating opportunities in government and academia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

HARK No More - Preregistration of CHI Experiments

Explores preregistration of experiments in HCI research to prevent post-hoc hypothesizing, discussing its adaptation and benefits for improving the discipline's scientific rigor.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Digital Education for All - Multi-University Study of Increasing Competent Student Admissions at Scale

Explore strategies for increasing competent student admissions in digital education through a multi-university study, focusing on open university intake and demographic factors.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Built for Profit, Repurposed for Research - Using Advertising APIs to Collect Social Media Data

Explore innovative methods for collecting social media data using advertising APIs, focusing on Facebook's audience estimates for research in migration, poverty mapping, and digital gender gaps.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video