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Research and Data Analysis
Research design, data collection and analysis for theses, projects and policy work.
Intermediate 6 topics 12 months access Online reader
About this course
A guide from research question to defended findings. The course covers research design, sampling and data collection, choosing and running the right quantitative analysis, and presenting results clearly in theses, reports and policy briefs.
What you will learn
- Design a sound research study around a clear question
- Choose sampling and data collection methods
- Select and run appropriate quantitative analyses
- Report findings clearly for academic and policy audiences
Course topics
- Research questions and design
- Sampling and data collection
- Data cleaning and preparation
- Descriptive and inferential analysis
- Interpreting results
- Writing and presenting findings
Who this course is for
- Master's and PhD candidates preparing theses
- Researchers and policy analysts
- Monitoring and evaluation professionals
Before you start
None beyond basic statistics.
How access works
After payment, the course materials appear in My Learning. They open in a secure online reader on your phone, tablet or computer for 12 months. Materials are view-only and cannot be downloaded. Buying again extends your access from the current end date.
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