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This online training course in social research methods is specifically tailored to the needs of all those undertaking social research at graduate level or beyond. The course covers research fundamentals such as how to design research, data collection and analysis, ethics and research governance, and how to write a research proposal.
The course has been written by Professor Nick Fox, and has been used to train over 500 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. With 25 years experience of research, Nick is a leading educationalist, who has taught research methods to students and clinicians at the University of Sheffield since 1993.
Training is delivered entirely online. You can start at any time and take as long as you wish to complete the training. Most participants prefer to study one topic a week (approximately two hours study time), spreading it over a twelve-week period.
Course Delivery
Outline
- Social inquiry and the scientific method
- The research question
- Research designs
- Validity and reliability
- Sampling
- Quantitative data collection
- Quantitative data analysis
- Qualitative data collection
- Qualitative data analysis
- Research ethics and governanceCritical appraisal
- Writing research proposals/Getting published
- Critical appraisal of research
At the end of the course, you submit a short assignment to Professor Nick Fox, in order to receive the certificate of completion and feedback.
Social Research Wisdom is part of the WISDOM Centre, an online educational enterprise that has been delivering education and training since 1997. We provide high quality online courses, tailored to the needs of social researchers.
WISDOM is directed by Professor Nick Fox, honorary professor at the University of Sheffield. Until 2009, Nick Fox was director of teaching and learning in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR).Related Courses
