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Research methods and data literacy 101

How research questions are asked and answered, and how to read data and charts honestly.

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IDCDC-RES-05 · Foundations · 6 h · Open for enrolment on study.iranians.global

Academy · course · Research skills · Faculty of Diaspora, Society and Research · Open for enrolment on study.iranians.global

Research methods and data literacy 101

How research questions are asked and answered, and how to read data and charts honestly.

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LevelFoundationsSelf-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.

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Course code
IDCDC-RES-05
School
Research skills
Faculty
Faculty of Diaspora, Society and Research
Level
Foundations
Hours
6 h (estimated)
Audience
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Prerequisites
none listed
Enrolment
open
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Outline

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Asking good questions
2
Methods
3
Reading data and charts
4
Ethics and data protection

What you can do after

  • Frame a research question.
  • Tell qualitative from quantitative methods.
  • Read a chart and spot a misleading one.
  • Explain consent and data protection in research.
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