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Machine Learning for Social Scientists: Learn ML Using R

Welcome to Machine Learning for Social Scientists: Learn ML Using R, a practical course designed to introduce machine learning concepts using the R programming language. This cours...

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Published 2026 · Last updated Aug 2026

Machine Learning for Social Scientists: Learn ML Using R

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Course overview

Course Overview

Welcome to Machine Learning for Social Scientists: Learn ML Using R, a practical course designed to introduce machine learning concepts using the R programming language. This course is specifically tailored for students, researchers, and professionals in the social sciences who want to leverage machine learning techniques for data analysis, prediction, and research.


Starting with the fundamentals, you will learn how machine learning works, prepare data for analysis, build predictive models, evaluate model performance, and interpret results using R. Through hands-on examples and real-world datasets, you will gain practical experience with commonly used supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms while understanding their applications in social science research.


Whether you are conducting academic research, analyzing survey data, or exploring data-driven insights, this course will provide you with the skills needed to confidently apply machine learning techniques in your own projects.

Requirements
Familiarity with basic research process will be helpful but not essential.
A keen desire to learn Machine Learning and R
A laptop with internet connection
Familiarity with basic computer and operating system


Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of machine learning and its applications in social science research.

Prepare, analyze, and visualize data using R for machine learning.

Build and evaluate supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.

Interpret machine learning results for research and evidence-based decision-making.

Apply machine learning techniques to real-world social science datasets.

Before you start

Prerequisites

None are mandatory — this course starts from scratch.

Bundle this course with its 2 remaining prerequisites and save 30%.

What you walk away with

Career Map & Skills You Gain

Every course adds to three macro skills. Log in to swap platform averages for your own numbers.

Financial skills

62th

percentile

Your salary vs. learners in these roles

After this course+14 pts → 76th

Data Analysis and Research specialist

72% course score

+7

Project contributor

66% course score

+7

Independent practitioner

61% course score

+6

Employability skills

71th

percentile

Quiz scores from the courses you finish

After this course+18 pts → 89th

Understand the fundamentals of machine learning and its applications in social science research

64% course score

+6 pts

Prepare, analyze, and visualize data using R for machine learning

70% course score

+7 pts

Build and evaluate supervised and unsupervised machine learning models

76% course score

+8 pts

Interpret machine learning results for research and evidence-based decision-making

82% course score

+8 pts

Life skills

48th

percentile

Life-skill test scores after each course

After this course+11 pts → 59th

Critical thinking

76% course score

+8 pts

Decision-making

71% course score

+7 pts

Confidence

68% course score

+7 pts

Curriculum

4 modules · 43 lessons · 4 hr 36 min

Each module pairs the hand calculation with the same analysis in Excel, SPSS, R and Python.

Know Your Instructor
3:17
Course Introduction
Pre-requisites
5:25
Course Outcomes
2:58
System Requirements
6:03
Installing R-Package & R-Studio
9:43
Getting Familiar with R Environment
5:11
What is Machine Learning?
7:16
Applications of Machine Learning
6:09
Machine Learning Steps
13:41
Types of Machine Learning
11:19
What is Supervised Machine Learning?
9:32
Types of Supervised Machine Learning
5:31
Introduction to Linear Regression
5:15
Applications of Linear Regression Algorithm
2:39
Understanding Equation and Formula of Linear Regression
7:29
Calculating Parameters of Linear Regression Model
5:26
What Does 'Y is Regressed on X' Means?
4:56
Understanding Unstandardized and Standardized Beta Values
4:39
Understanding Error Term
4:51
Understanding Intercept
1:59
Understanding R Squared or Coefficient of Variation
5:09
Understanding Multiple R
7:18
Manual Calculation of Model Parameters
9:20
Calculating Model Parameters in Excel - Part 1
15:09
Calculating Model Parameters in Excel - Part 2
9:14
Calculating Model Parameters in Excel - Part 3 (Model Summary)
5:58
Implementing Linear Regression Algorithm in R
30:51
What is KNN Algorithm?
3:11
Applications of KNN Algorithm
3:25
Concept of Euclidean Distance
5:13
How to Calculate Euclidean Distance?
10:02
Understanding KNN Function in R
3:53
Understanding Confusion Matrix
5:28
Understanding True Positives
3:13
Understanding True Negatives
1:53
Understanding False Positives
2:21
Understanding False Negatives
1:24
Estimating Accuracy of KNN Model
1:00
Kappa Coefficient as an Estimate of KNN Model Accuracy
2:24
Other Measures of KNN Model Accuracy
1:37
Implementing KNN Algorithm in R
23:55
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Understand the fundamentals of machine learning and its applications in social science research. Prepare, analyze, and visualize data using R for machine learning. Build and evaluate supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.

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