General Science and Research

General Science and Research is a broad field encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Coursera's General Science and Research catalogue guides you into understanding the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry. You'll learn about critical research methodologies, data analysis, ethical considerations in research, and various branches of scientific study from physics and chemistry to biology and earth science. You'll develop the skills to critically evaluate scientific literature, design your own experiments, and interpret and communicate your findings effectively. Whether you're a student, a budding scientist or simply curious about the world, this catalogue will empower you with the scientific knowledge and research capabilities to answer your burning questions.
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    956 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Simulations, General Science and Research, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, General Science and Research, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Process Development, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    497 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Experimentation, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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