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Results for "scientific methods"

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Responsible AI, Statistical Visualization, Research, Artificial Intelligence

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    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

    4.7
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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology

    4.9
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    Wesleyan University

    The Ancient Greeks

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
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    234 reviews

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    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Biology

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular scientific methods courses

  • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan
  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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