Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, but you will recieve a certificate.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Psychological Research Specialization

Psychological Research Specialization

Enhance your career with Psychological Research. Improve your research, ethics in research, and statistics skills.

Instructor: Mike Stadler, PhD

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(216 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 5 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(216 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 5 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Ethical Practices in Research
Data Analysis and Statistics
Quantitative Research Methods

Overview

This specialization is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, ethics in research, and quantitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests.

Learners will develop knowledge about the fundamentals of research design for quantitative studies in psychology, analysis of data from quantitative studies in psychology, and ethical standards for conducting psychological research. Learning activities focus on applications of this knowledge to real-word scenarios and on critical thinking about problems faced by researchers in the past.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

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Taught in English

71 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from American Psychological Association

Specialization - 3 course series

Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

Course 17 hours4.8 (177 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Quantitative Research, Research Design, Correlation Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Psychology, Research, Surveys, and Research and Design

Ethics of Psychological Research

Course 211 hours4.9 (74 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Explain why ethical practices are important in scientific research.
Describe guidelines researchers follow for conducting ethical research.
Explain necessary components for conducting ethical research with human participants.
Explain necessary components for conducting ethical research with nonhuman animals.
Describe issues associated with research misconduct.
Evaluate ethical issues in research.

Skills you'll gain

Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research Methodologies, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity, Research, and Data Collection

Statistics in Psychological Research

Course 311 hours4.6 (60 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Explain ways to categorize variables and describe data.
Describe how graphs are used to visualize data.
Describe the logic of inferential statistics and null hypothesis significance testing.
Select the appropriate inferential test based on criteria.
Compare and contrast the use of statistical significance, effect size, and confidence intervals.
Explain the importance of statistical power.
Describe how alternative procedures address the major objections to null hypothesis significance testing.

Skills you'll gain

Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Quantitative Research, Psychology, Data Literacy, Sample Size Determination, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, and Plot (Graphics)