Research Methods Courses

Xihua University

Methods and Applications of 3D Digital Design

This course is part of the digital course cluster for the major of Materials Forming and Control Engineering and serves as a core professional course. It aims to develop students’ ability to apply CAD/CAE software in the field of material forming.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Explore ensemble techniques like bagging, boosting, and stacking to enhance machine learning model performance using random forests and advanced methods.

• Codecademy
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Explore testing and listening research methods including heuristic evaluations, usability tests, A/B testing, surveys, and analytics to evaluate digital products effectively.

• Codecademy
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Learn techniques for balancing data, estimating treatment effects, and maximizing sparse datasets in causal analysis. Master matching, weighting, propensity scores, and stratification to prepare data and estimate unobserved outcomes.

• Codecademy
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana

1 rating at OpenLearn

This free course, Themes in discourse research: the case of Diana, introduces some of the main themes and issues in discourse research using Martin Bashir's famous interview with Diana, Princess of...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

UX Fundamentals & Design Research

1 rating at Udacity

Master UX design fundamentals through research methods, psychology principles, and hands-on projects to create user-centered digital experiences.

• Udacity
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Statistical Methods - Biostatistics

Comprehensive biostatistics training covering hypothesis testing, z-test, t-test, chi-square test, F-test, and ANOVA. Includes theory, applications, and problem-solving for robust statistical analysis in biological research.

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

Reinforcement Learning Course: Intro to Advanced Actor Critic Methods

Explore advanced actor-critic methods in reinforcement learning, focusing on continuous action spaces for robotics applications. Covers algorithms like DDPG, TD3, PPO, SAC, and A3C with code examples.

• freeCodeCamp
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Business Research Management

Explore research designs, methods, and data analysis techniques for effective business management, including work-life balance considerations.

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

Ed Amoroso and Cybrary’s own, Leif Jackson dive into the working model of training: Learn, Discuss, Practice, Apply, and Challenge.

• Cybrary
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Statistics is Fun A.H

Central Limit Theorem - By Different Methods

Explore the Central Limit Theorem through diverse approaches, enhancing statistical understanding and practical application skills.

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

NITTTR

Basic Instructional Methods

Explore diverse teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes, from traditional lectures to interactive student-centered approaches. Develop skills in selecting and implementing effective instructional strategies.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The National Centre for Research Methods

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

The National Centre for Research Methods

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 National Centre for Research Methods

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