Discover the principles of solid scientific methods in the behavioral and social sciences. Join us and learn to separate sloppy science from solid research!
This course will cover the fundamental principles of science, some history and philosophy of science, research designs, measurement, sampling and ethics. The course is comparable to a university level introductory course on quantitative research methods in the social sciences, but has a strong focus on research integrity. We will use examples from sociology, political sciences, educational sciences, communication sciences and psychology.
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Before we get started...
In this first module we'll consider the basic principles of the scientific method, its history and its philosophies. But before we start talking methods, I'll give you a broad sense of what the course is about and how it's organized. Are you new to Coursera or still deciding whether this is the course for you? Then make sure to check out the 'Introduction' and 'What to expect' section below, so you'll have the essential information you need to decide and to do well in this course! If you have any questions about the course format, deadlines or grading, you'll probably find the answers here. Are you a Coursera veteran and anxious to get started? Then you might want to skip ahead to the first course topic: the Origins of the Scientific Method. You can always check the general information later. Veterans and newbies alike: Don't forget to introduce yourself in the 'meet and greet' forum!
2件のビデオ （合計6分）, 9 readings
9件の学習用教材
Hi there!10 分
How to navigate this course10 分
How to contribute10 分
General info - What will I learn in this course?10 分
Course format - How is this course structured?10 分
Requirements - What resources do I need?10 分
Grading - How do I pass this course?10 分
Contact - How do I stay informed?10 分
Team - Who created this course?10 分
5時間で修了
Origins of the scientific method
Science is all about gaining knowledge, coming up with the best possible explanations of the world around us. So how do we decide which explanation is the best one? How do we make sure our explanations are accurate?
How do we determine we actually know something? In science we try to resolve these questions by using a set of principles and procedures called the scientific method. You need to know its historical and philosophical 'origin story' to really understand the scientific method and to fully appreciate how hard it is to apply the scientific method in the social and behavioral sciences!
14件のビデオ （合計85分）, 9 readings, 2 quizzes
14件のビデオ
1.02 Scientific Method8 分
1.03 Scientific Claims5 分
1.04 Classical Period8 分
1.05 Enlightenment6 分
1.06 Modern Science7 分
1.07 Epistemology4 分
1.08 Ontology5 分
1.09 Approaches7 分
1.10 Goals5 分
Origins - Interview - Gerben Moerman (Part 1 of 4)3 分
Origins - Interview - Gerben Moerman (Part 2 of 4)2 分
Origins - Interview - Gerben Moerman (Part 3 of 4)8 分
Origins - Interview - Gerben Moerman (Part 4 of 4)7 分
9件の学習用教材
What makes knowledge scientific?10 分
What are the essential qualities of a systematic method?10 分
What's the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?10 分
Who developed the scientific method and when?10 分
What is your philosophy of science?10 分
Do you prefer your science hard or soft?10 分
Honor Code - Integrity in this course10 分
Transcripts: Origins10 分
About the interview10 分
1の練習問題
Origins20 分
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25時間で修了
The Scientific Method
In the first module we discussed how the scientific method developed, general philosophical approaches and the types of knowledge science aims to find. In this second module we'll make these abstract principles and concepts a little more concrete by discussing the empirical cycle and causality in more detail. We’ll see how, and in what order these concepts are implemented when we conduct a research study. We'll also consider the main criteria for evaluating the methodological quality of a research study: Validity and reliability. The focus will be on internal validity and how internal validity can be threatened.
13件のビデオ （合計68分）, 8 readings, 3 quizzes
13件のビデオ
2.02 (Dis)confirmation4 分
2.03 Criteria5 分
2.04 Causality3 分
2.05 Internal Validity Threats: Participants4 分
2.06 Internal Validity Threats: Instruments5 分
2.07 Internal Validity Threats: Artificiality5 分
2.08 Internal Validity Threats: Research setup5 分
2.09 Variables of Interest4 分
2.10 Variables of Disinterest5 分
Scientific Method - Interview - Marjan Bakker (Part 1 of 3)5 分
Scientific Method - Interview - Marjan Bakker (Part 2 of 3)5 分
Scientific Method - Interview - Marjan Bakker (Part 3 of 3)6 分
8件の学習用教材
What would be your 'recipe' for the scientific method?10 分
What will it take for you to accept a hypothesis?10 分
What do you look for in a good research study?10 分
How do you identify what caused an effect?10 分
What makes a causal explanation less likely?10 分
What different relations and roles can variables have?10 分
Transcripts: Scientific Method10 分
About the interview10 分
2の練習問題
Informed Consent Form2 分
Scientific Method20 分
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35時間で修了
Research Designs
In the previous module we discussed the empirical cycle, causality and the criteria for methodological quality, focusing on threats to internal validity. In this module we'll consider the most frequently used research designs and we'll see how they address threats to internal validity. We'll look at experimental, quasi-experimental and correlational designs, as well as some other designs you should be familiar with. To understand and appreciate these designs we will discuss some general concepts such as randomization and matching in a little more detail.
15件のビデオ （合計74分）, 8 readings, 2 quizzes
15件のビデオ
3.02 Factorial Designs3 分
3.03 Repeated Measures3 分
3.04 Manipulation5 分
3.05 Lab vs. Field5 分
3.06 Randomization6 分
3.07 Experimental Designs4 分
3.08 Matching6 分
3.09 Quasi-Experimental Designs6 分
3.10 Correlational Designs4 分
3.11 Other Designs3 分
Research Designs - Interview - Maarten Bos (Part 1 of 4)5 分
Research Designs - Interview - Maarten Bos (Part 2 of 4)6 分
Research Designs - Interview - Maarten Bos (Part 3 of 4)4 分
Research Designs - Interview - Maarten Bos (Part 4 of 4)3 分
8件の学習用教材
What are the essential features of a true experiment?10 分
What are other ways of comparing?10 分
How do manipulation and control work (in the lab vs the field)?10 分
What experimental designs can you think of?10 分
What if you cannot assign randomly?10 分
What if you can't manipulate either?10 分
Transcripts: Research Designs10 分
About the interview10 分
1の練習問題
Research Designs22 分
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45時間で修了
Measurement
Choosing a design is only the first step in the deduction phase (remember the empirical cycle?). The second step is deciding on specific ways to measure the variables of interest and disinterest.
This step is extremely important, because even if we are able to perform a true double-blind experiment, if our measurement and manipulation method are of poor quality, then internal validity will still be compromised!
In this module we'll look at what measurement is exactly and what the criteria for evaluating measurement are. We will also look more in-depth at self-report measures, including survey, questionnaires and tests. These methods are among the most frequently used measurement instruments in the social and behavioral sciences.
14件のビデオ （合計71分）, 6 readings, 2 quizzes
14件のビデオ
4.02 Measurement Structure4 分
4.03 Measurement Levels5 分
4.04 Variable Types4 分
4.05 Measurement Validity5 分
4.06 Measurement Reliability5 分
4.07 Survey, Questionnaire, Test4 分
4.08 Scales and Response Options5 分
4.09 Response and Rater Bias4 分
4.10 Other Measurement Types4 分
Measurement - Interview - Andries van der Ark (Part 1 of 4)5 分
Measurement - Interview - Andries van der Ark (Part 2 of 4)3 分
Measurement - Interview - Andries van der Ark (Part 3 of 4)8 分
Measurement - Interview - Andries van der Ark (Part 4 of 4)3 分
6件の学習用教材
How do you measure something?10 分
What is measurement exactly?10 分
How do you know whether you have used the right instrument?10 分
How are measures constructed and what are their features?10 分
Transcripts: Measurement10 分
About the interview10 分
1の練習問題
Measurement20 分
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人気のレビュー
This course was excellent in all aspects, including the interesting and extensive material, as well as Dr. Annemarie Zand Scholten's brilliant lectures that help students digest and enjoy the content.
It is well-structured and informative. The pop up questions are interactive and the animation is fun. I have learned a lot from the video instruction, recommended readings, and assignments. Thanks.
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Annemarie Zand Scholten
Assistant ProfessorEconomics and Business
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Methods and Statistics in Social Sciencesの専門講座について
Identify interesting questions, analyze data sets, and correctly interpret results to make solid, evidence-based decisions.
This Specialization covers research methods, design and statistical analysis for social science research questions. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply the skills you learned by developing your own research question, gathering data, and analyzing and reporting on the results using statistical methods.
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