Research Methods Courses

OSINT at Home - Tutorials on Digital Research, Verification and Open Source Investigations

3 ratings

Learn to verify images and videos using reverse search, metadata, geolocation, chronolocation, satellite imagery, and street-view tools.

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

Impact Evaluation Methods with Applications in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

7 ratings at edX

Economic development is about making a difference in the lives of the poor, through interventions in the health, education, microfinance, transport, agriculture, and other sectors. This course will pr

• edX
• 24 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  National Institute of Epidemiology

Basic Course in Biomedical Research

3 ratings

An introductory course in designing, conducting, and reporting biomedical studies, from research questions and epidemiological design to biostatistics, protocols, and publication ethics.

• Swayam
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Archaeological Dating Methods

3 ratings

An introduction to radiocarbon, stratigraphic, seriation, dendrochronological, and potassium-argon methods for dating archaeological artifacts and sites.

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

Qualitative Research

3 ratings

A concise guide to literature reviews, semi-structured interviews, and qualitative interview data analysis for novice researchers.

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

RegisteredNurseRN

Nursing Dosage Calculations - Three Methods: Ratio/Proportion, Desired Over Have, Dimensional Analysis

3 ratings

See three ways to solve nursing dosage problems—ratio and proportion, desired over have, and dimensional analysis—and compare which method works best for you.

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

MD Anderson Cancer Center

CERTaIN: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

2 ratings

Learn what comparative effectiveness research (CER) and patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) are and identify the difference between CER/PCOR studies and randomized controlled trials.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

National Law University Delhi;  CEC

Research Methodology

2 ratings

Explore how philosophy, logic, measurement, hypotheses, communication, and ethics shape the practice of scientific research.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Available until Oct 31, 2026
• Free Online Course

The Royal College of Pathologists

Introduction into Molecular Methods in Cancer Diagnosis - Dr. Matthew Clarke

2 ratings

Explore molecular techniques that improve tumour diagnosis and identify patients for targeted therapies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Optum Computational Engineering

Machine Learning Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

2 ratings

Machine learning predicts soil behavior in geotechnical problems, from slope stability and pile capacity to soil properties.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Biostatistics and Research Methodology

2 ratings

Worked examples connect statistical calculations, from averages and regression to hypothesis tests, with research design for pharmacy studies.

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

Mathematical Methods for Data Analysis

6 ratings at edX

Learn mathematical methods for data analysis including mathematical formulations and computational methods. Some well-known machine learning algorithms such as k-means are introduced in the examples.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ahrefs

Keyword Research Tutorials for SEO

2 ratings

Uncover low-competition and long-tail keywords, assess keyword difficulty, and generate SEO ideas beyond search volume.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Basics of Research Design

2 ratings

Explore the fundamental principles and methodologies of research design with Prof. Suhel Quader in this concise educational session.

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

Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World

Explore ways to apply Open Science principles to academic work - including your own. Learn how to share your research effectively and responsibly, building greater visibility and impact.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)