How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

University of Michigan via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/how-science-turns-data-into-knowledge

Introduction

Learn the rationale and limitations of significance testing within scientific inquiry, including crafting hypotheses and interpreting p-values

Learn how scientific experiments are proposed, designed, reviewed, and published

Identify common biases and mistranslations in science research reporting and the challenges of conveying science research to the public effectively

Assess the credibility of claims about research and recognize the role of replicability and generalizability in scientific progress

Syllabus

Welcome, Introduction & Significance

Experimental Design

How Science Becomes News

Science and Society

Overview

How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge teaches you how to evaluate scientific claims critically, address experimental limitations, and recognize the roles of trust and responsibility within research. During the course, you’ll explore the nuances of significance testing, scientific research methods, and science communication, emphasizing the importance of carefully interpreting statistical results. After learning about the scientific process, you’ll learn how science can make its way into the new

Skills

Reviews

Learn about significance and controlled experimentation. But needs to explore, what actually is knowledge?