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Курс “Методология научных исследований и котики” знакомит с основами исследовательской деятельности. В нем описан полный цикл проведения научных исследований - от постановки научной проблемы до публикации статьи. Вы узнаете, чем отличаются научные исследования от ненаучных и познакомитесь с базовыми типами исследований и основами статистической обработки данных. Курс позволит вам научиться: a. Ставить научную проблему и гипотезу, б. Искать и анализировать статьи в научных базах данных, в. Проектировать дизайн исследования, г. Обрабатывать и грамотно интерпретировать полученные данные, д. Описывать результаты исследования в статьях и научных докладах. Помимо этого, в курсе показаны некоторые тонкости и практические приемы, значительно облегчающие работу исследователю. Каждая глава курса подкрепляется забавными и полезными практическими заданиями, а итоговым заданием курса будет написание почти настоящей научной статьи. Главная фишка курса - все основные идеи объясняются на котиках. Поэтому курс получился доступным для понимания максимально широкой аудитории. Курс будет полезен студентам естественно-научных и социо-гуманитарных специальностей (биологам, социологам, психологам, медикам), начинающим исследователям и аналитикам .

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Introduces foundational scientific research principles and their practical application, especially valuable for beginners

Course material is explained using cats, making advanced topics accessible to a wide audience

Provides a comprehensive study of scientific research methods, covering the entire process from problem statement to publication

Teaches essential research skills, such as hypothesis development, data analysis, and scientific writing

Offers practical assignments and exercises to reinforce learning and prepare learners for real-world research

Useful for both academic and industry settings, as scientific research is fundamental to various fields

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Fun cat-themed research methods

This course provides an entertaining and accessible introduction to scientific research methods for beginners. It features lively cat-themed explanations to help learners grasp complex concepts easily. While one reviewer found the course unsuitable for those with a technical background, most highly recommend it for budding researchers and even experienced scientists seeking a refresher. The course covers the full research cycle, from problem formulation to data analysis and publication. It emphasizes practical applications and includes a hands-on project to help learners apply their knowledge.

Emphasizes real-world applications and hands-on projects.

"Каждая глава курса подкрепляется забавными и полезными практическими заданиями, а итоговым заданием курса будет написание почти настоящей научной статьи."

Provides a solid grounding in research methods.

"Отличный вводный курс по методологии количественных исследований, подойдёт также и для людей с опытом проведения самостоятельных исследований, чтобы систематизировать базу."

Clear and easy-to-understand explanations for novices.

"Отличный курс для начинающих!"

"Просто супер объясение для новичков "

"доступно и очень полезно. Будет полезен всем молодым ученым и даже студентам вузов."

Unique cat-themed approach makes learning enjoyable.

"Котики "красной линией" проходят по всему курсу, что значимо помогает при изучении."

Relies on Microsoft Excel for data analysis instead of specialized software.

"Жаль, что для вычисления корреляционных коэффициентов используется Microsoft Excel, а не Python или R."

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Find a Research Mentor

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Having a research mentor can provide guidance and support throughout your research journey.

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Identify potential mentors based on their research interests and expertise.
Contact potential mentors and express your interest in working with them.

Review Hypothesis Testing

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Reviewing how to effectively perform and analyze a hypothesis test helps you to understand the core concepts necessary to complete research in this course.

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Re-familiarize yourself with the concepts of a null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis.
Practice calculating the p-value for a given set of data.

Tutorials on Statistical Software

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Becoming proficient in statistical software is essential for data analysis in this course. Following tutorials will equip you with the necessary skills.

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Watch tutorials on how to use the software.
Complete practice exercises in the software.

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Practice Designing a Research Study

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Designing a research study is a fundamental skill required in this course. Completing practice problems will help you to develop the necessary skills.

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Identify the research question and objectives.
Determine the appropriate research design and data collection method.
Develop a plan for data analysis.

Review 'Writing Scientific Research Articles'

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This book provides guidance on the structure and elements of a scientific research paper. This will be helpful for completing the summative assessment which is an original research article.

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Read chapter 2: 'Planning and Preparation'
Read chapter 5: 'Results'

Peer Review of Research Proposals

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Providing peer feedback on research proposals will help you to develop a critical eye and improve your own research skills.

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Read and evaluate your peer's research proposal.
Provide constructive feedback on the proposal.

Data Analysis Project

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Conducting a data analysis project will provide you with hands-on experience and reinforce the concepts covered in the course.

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Choose a dataset that is relevant to your research interests.
Clean and prepare the data for analysis.
Perform statistical analyses on the data.
Interpret the results of the analysis and draw conclusions.

Contribute to an Open-Source Research Project

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Joining an open-source research project provides you with valuable experience working on real-world research problems.

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Find an open-source research project that aligns with your interests.
Contact the project leader and express your interest in contributing.
Complete a task or make a contribution to the project.

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