General Science and Research

General Science and Research is a broad field encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Coursera's General Science and Research catalogue guides you into understanding the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry. You'll learn about critical research methodologies, data analysis, ethical considerations in research, and various branches of scientific study from physics and chemistry to biology and earth science. You'll develop the skills to critically evaluate scientific literature, design your own experiments, and interpret and communicate your findings effectively. Whether you're a student, a budding scientist or simply curious about the world, this catalogue will empower you with the scientific knowledge and research capabilities to answer your burning questions.
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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Experimentation, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Research, Physical Science, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Radiation Therapy, Physical Science, Radiology, Biomedical Technology, General Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Research, Energy and Utilities, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Systems Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, Version Control

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Systems, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, General Science and Research, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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