This course seeks to turn learners into informed consumers of social science research. It introduces concepts, standards, and principles of social science research to the interested non-expert. Learners who complete the course will be able to assess evidence and critically evaluate claims about important social phenomena. It reviews the origins and development of social science, describes the process of discovery in contemporary social science research, and explains how contemporary social science differs from apparently related fields. It describes the goals, basic paradigms, and methodologies of the major social science disciplines. It offers an overview of the major questions that are the focus of much contemporary social science research, overall and for China. Special emphasis is given to explaining the challenges that social scientists face in drawing conclusions about cause and effect from their studies, and offers an overview of the approaches that are used to overcome these challenges. Explanation is non-technical and does not involve mathematics. Statistics and quantitative methods are not covered. Explore the big questions in social science and learn how you can be a critical, informed consumer of social science research. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/QuMOAlwhpvU After you complete Part 1, enroll in Part 2 to learn how to be a PRODUCER of Social science research. Part 2: https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-science-research-chinese-society
WC
The course is very meaningful to learn the basic skills in social science. It is very valuable for students who wanted to study social science in university to take it as a preview
AL
Focuses on the scientific method in social sciences, including sociology, political science, and economics. Limited application to Chinese society.
AO
I have a very amazing time in this course . I’m hoping to know more in this topic .
EE
Great course for laying foundations, but part 1 does not really have much to do with Chinese society. Actually can start from part 2 directly if you already know the methods.
Showing: 14 of 14
Great course for laying foundations, but part 1 does not really have much to do with Chinese society. Actually can start from part 2 directly if you already know the methods.
I have a very amazing time in this course . I’m hoping to know more in this topic .
Casts a wide net covering a wide range of topics in social science, albeit brief with this being a short course. A particular strength is the use of examples to clearly illustrate the many concepts. Professor Campbell pointed out the traps, pitfalls and controversy in many areas, so there are rich contents worth re-visiting.
Highly reccomended to do if you would like a great overview of social science and the steps involved into planning research - part 2 goes into better depth from the viewpoint of a researcher. The exams really test your knowledge so do make notes whilst studying.
Técnicamente muy sólido. No lo recomendaría para principiantes en absoluto, pero quienes tengan un interés real en la investigación encontrarán en este curso una excelente base. Está bien estructurado y ofrece contenidos de gran calidad.
The course is very meaningful to learn the basic skills in social science. It is very valuable for students who wanted to study social science in university to take it as a preview
Es un curso básico que recomiendo para todas las personas que se interesan en la investigación.
Thanks a lot for this very qualitative program. See you later
a general introduction with a lot of contents, great course
Excellent, thank you.
good
OK
Focuses on the scientific method in social sciences, including sociology, political science, and economics. Limited application to Chinese society.
ok