Applied Survey Design for Research Assistants
An essential course for those in academia or social research focused on designing effective surveys and collecting high-quality data. Students will learn the mechanics of question design, sampling techniques, and initial data collation.
£180
Certified Research Field Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Applied Survey Design for Research Assistants: the short answers
- What is Applied Survey Design for Research Assistants?
- An essential course for those in academia or social research focused on designing effective surveys and collecting high-quality data. Students will learn the mechanics of question design, sampling techniques, and initial data collation.
- Who is Applied Survey Design for Research Assistants for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Research Assistants working in Applied Statistics for Data Analysis, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Applied Survey Design for Research Assistants take?
- Around 12 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Research Field Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £180 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Design unbiased survey instruments
- Select appropriate sampling methodologies
- Implement data collection protocols
- Perform basic data reliability checks
- Document survey metadata for reproducibility
Written by Prof. Linda Chen, Research Methodology Chair. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Research Field Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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