Why Research Matters (FutureLearn)

Why Research Matters (FutureLearn)
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This course is aimed at anyone interested in research. It may be of particular interest to people who are undertaking a research project related to their profession or area of study.
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Why Research Matters (FutureLearn)
Explore what research is and why it’s so important to us all. Find out how to make evidence-based decisions. Imagine a world without research, where governments carry out policy based on hunches and manufacturers release products without testing. Research allows us to solve problems on a global scale and make evidence-based decisions.

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During this course, you’ll get an introduction to what research is, and why it’s so important to us all. You’ll learn fundamental research concepts, meet leading researchers working on real-world problems, and identify an interest area for your own research.


What topics will you cover?

- The contribution of research to society

- Introduction to fundamental research concepts, including:

. Evidence-based decision-making

. Research paradigms and approaches


What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

- Identify a potential area of research interest

- Discuss how research helps solve problems

- Explain paradigms and concepts essential to undertaking and understanding research

- Apply a decision-making process based on evidence



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Course Auditing
64.00 EUR
This course is aimed at anyone interested in research. It may be of particular interest to people who are undertaking a research project related to their profession or area of study.

MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.