Uncertainty and Research
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Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Research Motivations
- Importance Of Scientific Research
- Spectrum Of Research Activities
- Where Is Research Conducted? Part 1 - Universities
- Where Is Research Conducted? Part 2 - Government
- Where Is Research Conducted? Part 3 - Industry And Iris
Readings
- Introductory Reading / Syllabus
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
- Nrc Report On Research Universities
- Research University Studies
- Survey Of Federal Funds For Research And Development
Practice Exercises
- Personal Goals
- Spectrum Of Research Activities
- Carnegie Classification & Herd Survey
Videos
- What Makes An Explanation Scientific?
- Non-Scientific Explanations: Part 1 - Non-Science
- Non-Scientific Explanations: Part 2 - Protoscience And Pseudoscience
- Methods Of Inquiry: Part 1 - A Brief Overview
- Methods Of Inquiry: Part 2 - The Scientific Method
Readings
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
- Distinguishing Between Science & Pseudoscience
- Additional Readings On Pseudoscience
- Instructional Materials
Practice Exercises
- Scientific Explanations
- Identifying Pseudoscience
- Methods Of Inquiry
Videos
- Language Of Scientific Investigation
- More On Theories
- Steps Of The Research Process
- How Is The Research Process Scientific?
Readings
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
Practice Exercises
- Theories & Hypotheses
- Theory-Driven Vs. Data-Driven Research
Videos
- What Is Uncertainty?
- Essentials Of Set Theory
- Essentials Of Probability
- Law Of Total Probability
- Bayes' Rule
- Bayes' Rule: An Example
Readings
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
Practice Exercises
- Identifying Different Types Of Uncertainties
- Bayes' Rule Problems
Videos
- Uncertainty Quantification & The Scientific Method
- Uncertainty Quantification & The Research Process
- What Makes A Good Hypothesis?
- Bayesian Hypothesis Testing
- Testing Multiple Hypotheses
Readings
- Instructional Materials
- Instructional Materials
Practice Exercises
- Uq & Scientific Research
- Bayesian Hypothesis Testing Lab Quiz