Research Methods Courses

Quantitative Social Science Methods

1 rating

First course for incoming Harvard Government Department PhD students; also taken by students in other departments, and students elsewhere through the Harvard Extension School. Instructor: Gary King.

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

The Fruit Fly as a Research Tool for Human Disease

Explore how fruit fly genetics contribute to human disease research, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, and their potential for developing new treatments.

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

New Search Methods for Primitive and Intelligent Life Beyond Earth

Explore novel techniques for detecting primitive and intelligent life beyond Earth, from our solar system to distant stars, and discuss the implications for our cosmic understanding.

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

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

Public AI Assistant to Worldwide Knowledge - Writing Research Articles with Full Citations

1 rating

Explore Genie, Stanford's AI assistant that creates comprehensive research articles with full citations by simulating expert discussions, retrieving information, and addressing topics from lifestyle to scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 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

NPTEL;  National Institute of Epidemiology

Health Research Fundamentals

20 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

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

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